Lefferts Garden Montessori (2026 Profile)

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Lefferts Garden Montessori

527 Rogers Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11225

Tel: (718) 773-0287

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LGM is a progressive, independent preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school located in the historic Prospect-Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, founded by Lenore G Briggs in 1973.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 74 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

1973

Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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School Notes

School Motto: If you can do anything, show kindness.
School Mascot: Dragon

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lenore G. Briggs - Founded the Lefferts Gardens Montessori and had a significant impact on Montessori education.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lefferts Garden Montessori cost?

Lefferts Garden Montessori's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Lefferts Garden Montessori?

Lefferts Garden Montessori famous alumni include: Lenore G. Briggs - Founded the Lefferts Gardens Montessori and had a significant impact on Montessori education..

When is the application deadline for Lefferts Garden Montessori?

The application deadline for Lefferts Garden Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Lefferts Garden Montessori located?

Lefferts Garden Montessori is located in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other private schools located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 74 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Brooklyn, NY is $22,977 for elementary schools and $25,098 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Brooklyn, NY is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).