Sprouting Minds Montessori School in East Aurora, NY, serves 12 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a rural community setting.
The nonsectarian Montessori program maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by two teachers.
The school's enrollment includes approximately 11% students of color, reflecting some diversity within its small student body.
Nearby options include preschool and elementary programs such as Aurora Waldorf School and East Aurora Montessori School, both within 3 miles.
Sprouting Minds Montessori offers early childhood education tailored to families seeking rural private school programs in East Aurora.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sprouting Minds Montessori School?
The application deadline for Sprouting Minds Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sprouting Minds Montessori School is The Gow School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Aurora Waldorf School (2.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Sports: 10
East Aurora Montessori School
Montessori School
46 Grey Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-5092
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-5092
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
510 Oakwood Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-5855
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-5855
2.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Tuition listed
738 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 374-0678
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 374-0678
3.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2491 Emery Road
South Wales, NY 14139
(716) 687-2001
South Wales, NY 14139
(716) 687-2001
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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