Rit - Margaret's House

Margaret's House work to provide meaningful early childhood learning experiences.
We consider parents, their children's first and most consistent teachers, as our partners in this endeavor.
The program will focus on the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, with consideration given to individual abilities and learning styles.
Play will serve as the basis for learning activities that will include opportunities for hands-on experimentation and discovery about the world.
The Margaret's House preschool program is designed to meet the developmental needs of the children.
Each classroom team develops its own curriculum, which includes activities focusing on cognitive and emotional development, socialization skills and physical development.
Literature-based activities play a large part in our preschool programs.
Classroom activities are often planned around a theme or topic of interest to the children.
Preschool classrooms are organized with learning centers that may include a block corner, science table, dramatic play area, and a variety of table toys.
One preschool classroom is designed to serve 14 three-year-old children with two teachers.
The other preschool classroom is designed to serve 16 four-year-old children with two teachers.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,575
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Rit - Margaret's House ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Rit - Margaret's House Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • Margaret's House work to provide meaningful early childhood learning experiences. We consider parents, their children's first and most consistent teachers, as our partners in this endeavor. The program will focus on the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child, with consideration given to individual abilities and learning styles. Play will serve as the basis for learning activities that will include opportunities for hands-on experimentation and discovery about the world. The Margaret's House preschool program is designed to meet the developmental needs of the children. Each classroom team develops its own curriculum, which includes activities focusing on cognitive and emotional development, socialization skills and physical development. Literature-based activities play a large part in our preschool programs. Classroom activities are often planned around a theme or topic of interest to the children. Preschool classrooms are organized with learning centers that may include a block corner, science table, dramatic play area, and a variety of table toys. One preschool classroom is designed to serve 14 three-year-old children with two teachers. The other preschool classroom is designed to serve 16 four-year-old children with two teachers.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Ethelia Lung, interned at Google -
    • David Even, VP at W.G. Arthur Co. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Rit - Margaret's House cost?
Rit - Margaret's House's tuition is approximately $1,575 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Rit - Margaret's House?
Rit - Margaret's House famous alumni include: Ethelia Lung, interned at Google and David Even, VP at W.G. Arthur Co..
When is the application deadline for Rit - Margaret's House?
The application deadline for Rit - Margaret's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,575
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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