Metropolitan Montessori School vs. Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Student Body
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Overview
Metropolitan Montessori School is dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to grow to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially.
Through the dynamic partnership of child, parent, and teacher, a consistent Montessori framework for learning is developed, offering "An education for life.".
Founded in 1764, Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School is a coed, nonsectarian institution educating students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Detailed school overiew, below:.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1964
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Students Body
Total Students
180 students
1254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
54
35
Kindergarten Students
26
75
Grade 1 Students
20
84
Grade 2 Students
20
72
Grade 3 Students
19
70
Grade 4 Students
21
98
Grade 5 Students
14
80
Grade 6 Students
6
88
Grade 7 Students
-
85
Grade 8 Students
-
80
Grade 9 Students
-
125
Grade 10 Students
-
120
Grade 11 Students
-
124
Grade 12 Students
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118
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
270 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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82%
Average Class Size
20
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Number of AP Classes
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18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 / rolling
Dec. 15
Tuition Cost
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$38,890
Tuition Notes
Stepping Stones for children 2 years & 8 months to 3 year olds (8:45 am to 12:15 pm): $26,500Morning program for 3 and 4 year olds (8:45 am to 12:15 pm): $26,500Optional afternoon program for 3 and 4 year olds (12:15 pm to 3 pm): $11,250Kinder
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% on Financial Aid
17%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$23,500
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Acceptance Rate
36%
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Admissions Director
Marielle Lopez
Ms. Elaine Perlman
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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13
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Montessori Model UN, Robotics Team, Soccer Skills, Violin
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