The New School, A Montessori Center For Children
Tel:
(919) 303-3636
- We are a private, fully accredited, non-profit Montessori school with programs ranging from infants through eighth grade.
- We provide supportive and challenging environments in which children are encouraged to explore and pursue their interests.
- Our environments and programs are designed to expose children to a wide variety of skills, information, and experiences that include and surpass those outlined in the North Carolina State Standards.
- Each child in our care is encouraged to establish developmentally appropriate skills including independence, self-discipline, organization, leadership, creativity, and communication.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 209 students
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 25 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 209 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 25 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition fees are very competitively priced. We have flexible schedules and payment plans. There is also an online payment option using Pay Pal. |
| Acceptance Rate | 90% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Julie Schroer |
| Admissions Associate | Denise Scheidt |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Art (for 5 and younger), Chess, Lego Club, Mad Science, Pokemon Trading Cards, Running Club, Soccer Shots (for 5 and younger), Student Council, Yoga Club |
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