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Growing Circle Montessori

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Gardiner, NY

2256 Route 44-55, Gardiner, NY 12525

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 85% of preschools in New York

Growing Circle Montessori is a Montessori school in Gardiner, New York, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 2 students and around 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of preschool programs in New York. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
2
Teachers
2.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
0.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 0 girls, 2 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of preschool programs in New York (1 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 98% of preschool programs in New York.
    • Compared with 42 preschool programs in New York.

    Students by survey year

    5’13–145’17–182’19–201’21–222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K18
    K2

    Student body

    White100%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society
    • National Association for the Education of Young Children

    Questions to ask on a tour

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Growing Circle Montessori

    What grades does Growing Circle Montessori serve?

    Growing Circle Montessori serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Growing Circle Montessori?

    About 2 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Growing Circle Montessori?

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