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 (2021)
- 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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