Recognizing and celebrating the natural curiosity and sense of wonder in every student, The Caedmon School is a Montessori preschool and Montessori-inspired elementary program for children from 2 years old through Fifth grade.
Located on East 80th Street and as the first Montessori school in Manhattan, a Caedmon student delights in challenge, immersed in a community that values care and empathy. Learn more at caedmonschool.org or call 212.879.2296.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 3 / Dec. 10 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1962
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Dec. 3 / Dec. 10 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $14,670 for 3-day Twos to $43,330 for Elementary School. Please refer to website for details, caedmonschool.org
Summer Program Cost Notes
Children may attend for 1 - 6 weeks. Program costs vary due to age and schedule. Please refer to website for details, caedmonschool.org
% on Financial Aid
20%
Admissions Director
Jennifer Tarpley
Admissions Associate
Susan Bonet
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Caedmon Chorus
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Program, The Caedmon Music School
Caedmon Chorus
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Program, The Caedmon Music School
School Notes
- The Caedmon School offers many opportunities to visit and to get to know the programs and community prior to submitting an application. Once an application is received, a parent interview, child interview, and report from the sending school are required. Please refer to our admissions calendar for the list of opportunities here.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Caedmon School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Caedmon School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does The Caedmon School offer?
The Caedmon School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Basketball.
When is the application deadline for The Caedmon School?
The application deadline for The Caedmon School is Dec. 3 / Dec. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 3 / Dec. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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