Circle Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Whitestone, NY
1650 Utopia Pkwy, Whitestone, NY 11357
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Whitestone
In Whitestone, New York, Circle Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 84 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school day runs about 4 hours, 225 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 84
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 2 girls, 82 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 4 hours
- School year
- 225 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 76% of Montessori elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 33 Montessori elementary schools in New York.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Circle Academy
What grades does Circle Academy serve?
Circle Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Circle Academy?
About 84 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Circle Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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