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 (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
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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Location
Miles
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 | 23 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 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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Location
Miles
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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
511 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1820
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1820
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center Road Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
412 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 675-6545
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 675-6545
9.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Baker Hall School
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
11.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students
Baker Victory Services
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
11.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
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
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 | 23 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 6 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
4414 S Buffalo St
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 662-7572
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 662-7572
5.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
2950 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 674-9232
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 674-9232
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Sports: 5
511 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1820
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1820
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
146 Reserve Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gowanda High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
9508.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Gowanda Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
9508.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
John T Waugh Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 High St
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2371
Angola, NY 14006
(716) 926-2371
9508.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Gowanda Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
9509.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
North Collins Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2045 School St
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0101
North Collins, NY 14111
(716) 337-0101
9510.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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