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Castle Island Bilingual Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4

Albany, NY

602 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207

Overall grade: A-

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  • A-Class size
  • B-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher

In Albany, New York, Castle Island Bilingual Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 21 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–4
Students
21
Teachers
4.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 11 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 55% of Montessori elementary schools in New York (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of Montessori elementary schools in New York.
    • Compared with 33 Montessori elementary schools in New York.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K8
    16
    22
    33
    42

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino38%
    White24%
    Two or more races24%
    Black10%
    Asian5%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    Questions about Castle Island Bilingual Montessori

    What grades does Castle Island Bilingual Montessori serve?

    Castle Island Bilingual Montessori serves grades Pre-K–4.

    How many students attend Castle Island Bilingual Montessori?

    About 21 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Castle Island Bilingual Montessori?

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