Happy Montessori School in Port Washington, NY serves 101 students in a nonsectarian, suburban setting, offering Montessori programs for grades PK through K.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 51:1 with a total of 2 teachers supporting early childhood education.
About 18 percent of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within this suburban Montessori school.
Happy Montessori School is affiliated with Montessori organizations and provides co鈥揺ducational programs within a large suburb community.
Nearby Port Washington private schools offer a range of grade spans and student鈥搕eacher ratios, with Happy Montessori focusing exclusively on preschool and kindergarten education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 101 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 Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.' Maria Montessori
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Happy Montessori School?
The application deadline for Happy Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Happy Montessori School is Vincent Smith School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greek Language Institute
Special Program Emphasis (Greek Orthodox)
100 Fariway Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Shore Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
16 Cherry Ln
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Mary's High School, Manhasset
(Catholic)
51 Clapham Avenue
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-2711
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-2711
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tiegerman Middle School
Special Education School
27 Cedar Swamp Rd
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-6915
Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 801-6915
4.4 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 126 students
400 N Service Rd
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 487-2424
Great Neck, NY 11020
(516) 487-2424
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students
Henry Viscardi School
Special Education School
201 I U Willets Rd
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 465-1695
Albertson, NY 11507
(516) 465-1695
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
Greek Language Institute
Special Program Emphasis (Greek Orthodox)
100 Fariway Dr
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 944-3183
2.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
322 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 365-4900
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Shore Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
16 Cherry Ln
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Mary's Continuation School
(Catholic)
1340 Northern Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-0184
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-0184
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 8
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chabad Academy Of Science & The Humanities
Alternative School (Jewish)
80 Shore Road
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-8672
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 125 students
11 Sintsink Dr. East
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-8035
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
North Shore Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
16 Cherry Ln
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
Great Neck, NY 11024
(516) 487-8687
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 703 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Manhasset KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1355 Northern Blvd, Suite 100
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 365-3532
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 365-3532
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Mary's Continuation School
(Catholic)
1340 Northern Blvd
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-0184
Manhasset, NY 11030
(516) 627-0184
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 8
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Special Education School
777 Seaview Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 667-2590
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 667-2590
9367.4 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Reid Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 987-5155
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 987-5155
9367.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
99 Macfarland Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-4543
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-4543
9367.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201
9368.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
191 Vermont Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1462
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1462
9368.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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