West Side Montessori School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 184 students
Yearly Tuition: $45,000
Acceptance rate: 20%
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	West Side Montessori School
Pre-K	166
Kind	18

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Year Founded

1970

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

184 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

21 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$45,000

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Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

West Side Montessori School (WSMS) is an early childhood, independent Montessori school enrolling approximately 200 students, ages 2.10 through 6 (pre-K through kindergarten).
We are a school that awakens children's imaginations to the limitless possibilities in life.
We are a warm, welcoming community in which children and adults find friendships and support, where adults and children are encouraged to ask questions and broaden their understandings of themselves, others and the world around them.
We are committed to maintaining our position as a model urban early childhood program.
We are also committed to being a school that helps prepare future teachers through our on-site weekend Montessori teacher preparation program (our WSMS-TEP) and our vigorous student teaching program.

School Motto: To think, not to be thought.

West Side Montessori School (WSMS) is an early childhood, independent Montessori school enrolling approximately 200 students, ages 2.10 through 6 (pre-K through kindergarten).
We are a school that awakens children's imaginations to the limitless possibilities in life.
We are a warm, welcoming community in which children and adults find friendships and support, where adults and children are encouraged to ask questions and broaden their understandings of themselves, others and the world around them.
We are committed to maintaining our position as a model urban early childhood program.
We are also committed to being a school that helps prepare future teachers through our on-site weekend Montessori teacher preparation program (our WSMS-TEP) and our vigorous student teaching program.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does West Side Montessori School cost?

West Side Montessori School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of West Side Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of West Side Montessori School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. West Side Montessori School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

What is West Side Montessori School's ranking?

West Side Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for West Side Montessori School?

The application deadline for West Side Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,204 for elementary schools and $49,692 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New York, NY is 58% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).