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

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Top Ranked NY School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 345 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,000
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Woodland Hill 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 Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Woodland Hill Montessori School
Nursery	28
Pre-K	70
Kind	35
1	30
2	30
3	30
4	24
5	24
6	24
7	25
8	25

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Year Founded

1965

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students

345 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,000

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Tuition Notes

Tuition for the Toddler program starts at $6,845. Tuition for pre-K through K is $11,983- $14,800, grades 1 through 8 ranges from $15,183 to $16,524. Need based financial aid is available.

% on Financial Aid

18%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,200

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kris Gernert-Dott

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Intramural Sports OnlySoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

African DrummingBand

ChessChinese

ChiorCommunity Service

LatinNewspapaer

Science BowlSkiing

SpanishSports Teams

Suzuki ViolinTheater

Yearbook

School Notes

Woodland Hill Montessori, founded in 1965 as the Montessori School of Albany, is the only independent school in the Capital Region providing the internationally renowned Montessori education for children ages 18 months -14 years of age.
Woodland Hill Montessori School nurtures a child's inner love of learning.
Using specific Montessori methods, creativity and natural curiosity are fostered and individual academic excellence is stressed.
Montessori children are empowered to make decisions and take responsibility from an early age.
They develop strong self-images and confidently face challenges.
Montessori is a peace-based education, focusing on global and cultural awareness, cooperation, and respect.
WHMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society, NAIS and NYAIS and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Woodland Hill Montessori School is the Capital Region`s only independent school providing the internationally renowned Montessori program for children ages 18 months -14 years old. We were founded in 1965 as the Montessori School of Albany by parents searching for a school that would recognize and develop the immense potential within all young children. The elementary program was added in 1986 to serve 6-12 year old children. In 2001, MSA began offering middle school education. In December of 2003, MSA moved to a beautiful, custom designed school on 11 wooded acres in North Greenbush. To celebrate our move to the new location, we changed our name to the Woodland Hill Montessori School.In2012 the school added a toddler program for children 18-36 months old. Woodland Hill Montessori School is committed to providing a nurturing and cooperative learning environment where children are challenged to reach their intellectual, physical and creative potential. The Montessori method is based upon a deep respect for the child as an individual and is designed to stimulate each child`s natural curiosity and love of learning. We invite you to visit and observe the engaging academic environment in our classrooms, the interaction between students, and the unique role of our skilled Montessori teachers. The best way to understand the Montessori difference is to experience it first hand! Please contact Kristine Gernert-Dott, Director of Admissions at 518-283-5400 or [email protected] to arrange a visit.

Source: Verified school update

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Woodland Hill Montessori School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.

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What is the acceptance rate of Woodland Hill Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of Woodland Hill Montessori School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 76%.

Does Woodland Hill Montessori School offer a summer program?

Yes, Woodland Hill Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Woodland Hill Montessori School offer?

Woodland Hill Montessori School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Woodland Hill Montessori School's ranking?

Woodland Hill Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Woodland Hill Montessori School?

The application deadline for Woodland Hill Montessori School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Rensselaer County, NY is $23,979 for elementary schools and $41,184 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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