Kinderhaus Montessori School of Hyde Park is a private, co-educational Montessori school located in the Northern Hudson Valley just a few minutes from Poughkeepsie, Kingston and Rhinebeck in historic Hyde Park, New York.
Kinderhaus Montessori School offers an educational experience unlike any other.
Our grassroots ideology of the practice and mission of Maria Montessori coupled with an aesthetically gratifying atmosphere provide unparalled results.
Montessori education in the elementary environment continues the vision of Maria Montessori to provide children with the essential tools needed to become capable, independent and engaged learners for life.
The curriculum is well defined and naturally evolves from the primary environment.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kinderhaus Montessori School Of Hyde Park often compared to?
Kinderhaus Montessori School Of Hyde Park is often viewed alongside schools like Hawk Meadow Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kinderhaus Montessori School Of Hyde Park?
The application deadline for Kinderhaus Montessori School Of Hyde Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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