Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we gently help children learn how to learn in a secure, prepared environment, laying a firm foundation for them to become confident, caring and successful human beings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Yearly Tuition: $38,900
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
178 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,900
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Building Lifelong Learners'
- Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we gently help children learn how to learn in a secure, prepared environment, laying a firm foundation for them to become confident, caring and successful human beings.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Riverside Montessori School cost?
Riverside Montessori School's tuition is approximately $38,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Riverside Montessori School?
The application deadline for Riverside Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Riverside Montessori School is The Geneva School of Manhattan (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Beit Rabban Day School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2495 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
(212) 712-2727
New York, NY 10025
(212) 712-2727
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students
West Side Montessori School
Montessori School
309 W 92nd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 662-8000
New York, NY 10025
(212) 662-8000
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
270 West 89th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
346 W 89th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-1790
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-1790
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 180 students
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity School
(Episcopal)
139 W 91st St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 932-6856
New York, NY 10024
(212) 932-6856
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 997 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
795 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
(347) 305-4960
New York, NY 10025
(347) 305-4960
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 305 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition listed
The Smith School ![The Smith School Photo - 2014 Student Group]( "The Smith School Photo - 2014 Student Group")
Alternative School
131 West 86th Street
New York, NY 10024
(212) 879-6354
New York, NY 10024
(212) 879-6354
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
433 W End Ave
New York, NY 10024
(212) 497-6533
New York, NY 10024
(212) 497-6533
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
270 West 89th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
346 W 89th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-1790
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-1790
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 180 students
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity School
(Episcopal)
139 W 91st St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 932-6856
New York, NY 10024
(212) 932-6856
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 997 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Metropolitan Montessori School
Montessori School
325 W 85th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-5525
New York, NY 10024
(212) 579-5525
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2495 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
(212) 712-2727
New York, NY 10025
(212) 712-2727
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students
West Side Montessori School
Montessori School
309 W 92nd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 662-8000
New York, NY 10025
(212) 662-8000
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
270 West 89th Street
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
New York, NY 10025
(212) 595-1386
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 136 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
346 W 89th St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-1790
New York, NY 10024
(212) 769-1790
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 180 students
138 W 90 St
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
New York, NY 10024
(212) 754-9988
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
16 Simpson Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8700
9365.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
174 Jackson Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2940
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 452-2940
9365.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Metuchen High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Grove Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 321-8744
9365.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Dual Language School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
9365.8 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fords Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Fanning Street
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 596-4200
9365.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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