Metropolitan Montessori School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 148 students
Acceptance rate: 36%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Metropolitan Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Metropolitan Montessori School
Pre-K	48
Kind	18
1	18
2	15
3	10
4	15
5	14
6	7
7	3

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Year Founded

1964

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

148 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Stepping Stones for children 2 years & 8 months to 3 year olds (8:45 am to 12:15 pm): $26,500 Morning program for 3 and 4 year olds (8:45 am to 12:15 pm): $26,500 Optional afternoon program for 3 and 4 year olds (12:15 pm to 3 pm): $11,250 Kinder

% on Financial Aid

17%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$23,500

Acceptance Rate

36%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Marielle Lopez

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Montessori Model UNRobotics Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Violin

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Soccer Skills

School Notes

Metropolitan Montessori School is dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to grow to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially.
Through the dynamic partnership of child, parent, and teacher, a consistent Montessori framework for learning is developed, offering "An education for life.".

Metropolitan Montessori School is dedicated to providing an enriching and challenging educational environment where each child is encouraged to grow to his or her fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially. Through the dynamic partnership of child, parent, and teacher, a consistent Montessori framework for learning is developed, offering "An education for life."

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The acceptance rate of Metropolitan Montessori School is 36%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. Metropolitan Montessori School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

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

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The application deadline for Metropolitan Montessori School is Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 9 / Jan. 12 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in New York, NY is $47,316 for elementary schools and $49,836 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).