The Washington Market School (2026-27 Profile)

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School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 238 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1976

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

'A home away from home for nearly 50 years.'

Student Body

Total Students

238 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9

Tuition Notes

33220 Half Day; 45890 Full Day

Admissions Director

Nora Thomson

Admissions Associate

Emma Rothstein

Application URL

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The Washington Market School is a non-profit, independent preschool in Tribeca, offering half and full day programs for children ages 2-5.
Blending Montessori and Reggio-Emilia philosophies, the curriculum includes, independent work time, art, chess, music, library, movement, drama, group meetings, and gross-motor activities.

The Washington Market School (WMS) is a non-profit, independent preschool serving the Tribeca community for nearly 50 years. We offer thoughtfully designed half and full day programs for children ages 2-5. Our curriculum blends Montessori and Reggio-Emilia philosophies, celebrating children's innate curiosity and limitless capacity for absorbing new skills. In a typical day, children participate in independent work time, studio classes, group meetings, and gross-motor activities. At WMS, weoffer a range of parent education initiatives designed to support and empower families, as well as acomprehensive and collaborative exmissions process.

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When is the application deadline for The Washington Market School?

The application deadline for The Washington Market School is Jan. 9.

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5 11/2/2023

The Washington Market School has caring and supportive teachers who help children develop learning curiosity and independence. The mixed age classroom provides a great opportunity for younger kids to learn from older ones and for older kids to learn leadership skills at an early age. The parents are also very involved in school events and holiday celebrations.

- Posted by Parent - Michael

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