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Circle Academy Photo #5 - Another classroom. The desks help prepare children for grade school by giving them personal space to place their things.

Circle Academy

5.00 (6 reviews)
16-50 UTOPIA PARKWAY
Whitestone, NY 11357
Tel: (718) 229-5050
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Circle Academy Photo #1 - One of our smaller classrooms.
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Circle Academy Photo #1 - One of our smaller classrooms.
Circle Academy Photo #2 - This is the awning at the front entrance.
Circle Academy Photo #3 - It feels like Fall at North Side School!!
Circle Academy Photo #4 - Small learning area.
Circle Academy Photo #5 - Cafeteria tables.
Circle Academy Photo #6 - Another classroom. The desks help prepare children for grade school by giving them personal space to place their things.
Circle Academy is an independent, prestigious charter school, specializing in education and early childhood development. The school's success is credited to our staff's efforts which are motivated by the belief that "every child's individuality must be respected and nourished."
From the moment a child steps into the classroom, we view each stage of their education as a building block that contributes to their overall development, guiding them from childhood into adulthood.
All of our focus is on the needs of the child.
We take pride in seeing and meeting the student's personality and intellectual needs, rather than viewing them as part of the classroom process.
Circle Academy is a longstanding member of American Montessori Society.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Top Rankings

Circle Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Largest student body

School Overview

School Type
Montessori School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
372 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Circle Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
After School Enrichment Program

School Notes

  • School Motto: 鈥淲ithin the child lies the fate of the future.鈥
  • The mission of Circle Academy is to provide a warm, caring, andstimulating early childhood environment that is safe and nurturing.It is a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration and discovering.The school fosters self-esteem and builds confidence based onself-respect and respect for all others. We follow the "GoldenRule." We have created a loving, trustful, and respectfulenvironment which enables children to love, trust and respect theirparents, teachers, each other, and especially themselves. Webelieve in the value of human diversity and the fair treatment ofall people and the earth. Students and their families feelcomfortable and welcomed at all times. We view the parents aspartners in the education of their children and integrate them intoour curriculum, as well as integrating into our community andbecoming part of it. Our staff is professional and knowledgeableabout childhood development and early childhood education. We workcollaboratively with our staff, parents, and the entire communityto guide our students in their learning process. We have highexpectations that are guided by the developmental needs of eachchild, with an understanding that many of our children have needsbeyond that of learning essential skills; their needs are personal,pervasive and affect them on every level of humanity. We followstandard pre-school curriculum guidelines and the New York StateCommon Core project. We focus on the whole child withdevelopmentally appropriate quality education developed to meet theneeds of each child. North Side School maintains a progressivecurriculum promoting learning the tools necessary to succeed inschool and in life. We encourage and develop them physically,socially, emotionally and intellectually while being part of awhole community. The goal is for students to enter Kindergartenwith the necessary skills to succeed and promote lifelonglearning.
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Circle Academy's ranking?
Circle Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Circle Academy?
The application deadline for Circle Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).