The New School is an independent Montessori educational center. Our mission is to foster the development of the whole child by providing an intellectually rich and challenging curriculum in a safe, caring and joyous environment.
All our activities are carried out in an atmosphere of respect for the child and respect for one another.
We strive to promote academic excellence, individuality, interdependence, imagination, creativity, inner discipline and self-esteem.
We welcome and honor cultural, ethnic, religious and economic diversity and we are committed to teaching peace, conflict resolution and global awareness.
Parental involvement is important in all aspects of the school's operation; thus, to cultivate a genuine sense of extended family and community.
We believe in fostering the whole child by providing an intellectually rich and challenging curriculum in a safe, caring and joyous environment.
The overall purpose of our program is to provide consistent structure within which children can become self-disciplined learners.
It is only through free choice that the will of the child develops.
Our teachers guide children to make thoughtful choices in their work, their movements and their social interactions.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
153 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The New School Montessori?
The application deadline for The New School Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The New School Montessori located?
The New School Montessori is located in the North Avondale neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 3 other private schools located in North Avondale.
School Reviews
5 4/26/2024
Our years at TNSM have been incredible, and the collaborative, kind, and encouraging atmosphere is exactly how we want our daughter to experience school. The teachers and leadership are wonderful, and we are so thankful to be part of the New School Montessori community.
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