Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sprouting Minds Montessori School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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)
Show me:
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
46 Grey Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-5092
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
Catholic
510 Oakwood Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-5855
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 6
738 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 374-0678
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
2491 Emery Road
South Wales, NY 14139
(716) 687-2001
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
2491 Emery Road
South Wales, NY 14139
(716) 687-2001
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
511 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1820
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Sports: 2
Alternative School (Baptist)
412 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 675-6545
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students
Special Education School
777 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9737
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
780 Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 828-9636
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
Catholic
510 Oakwood Ave
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-5855
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 6
738 Main Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 374-0678
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 5
Special Education School
2491 Emery Road
South Wales, NY 14139
(716) 687-2001
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
4414 S Buffalo St
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 662-7572
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
525 West Falls Road
West Falls, NY 14170
(716) 655-2029
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
46 Grey Street
East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-5092
Distance: 6.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
2950 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 674-9232
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
511 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-1820
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
146 Reserve Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 674-5353
School
(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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