Alcott School (2026 Profile)

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Alcott School

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Alcott School serves 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Alcott School is 82:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 164 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1968

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

164 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

97%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Ours is a holistic approach to learning, based on the belief that a child learns best in a social environment that supports and respects their unique development.

We have another location in Scarsdale, NY

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 164 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Westchester County, NY is $27,056 for elementary schools and $34,420 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Westchester County, NY is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).