Montessori Of New Paltz

"We are a small Private School offering a quality Montessori education to students aged 3 through 6th grade on a beautiful 3 acre campus.
Our mission is to provide a stimulating, caring and healthy environment that guides children to reach their fullest potential-becoming responsible, independent and creative individuals who are aware and proud of who they are.
As a community of children, involved parents and committed professional staff, we pledge to be a diverse community that strives to live in peace with each other and the earth.".

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Application Deadline: Jun. 1 / Jul. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
2010
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Montessori Of New Paltz Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jun. 1 / Jul. 31 / rolling
Summer Program Cost Notes
We offer 6 weeks of summer camp to our students and alumni.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
JOY TRAPANI
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Montessori Of New Paltz often compared to?
Montessori Of New Paltz is often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Laurel Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
Does Montessori Of New Paltz offer a summer program?
Yes, Montessori Of New Paltz offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Of New Paltz?
The application deadline for Montessori Of New Paltz is Jun. 1 / Jul. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jun. 1 / Jul. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (5 reviews)
5  
My toddler joined this school during the unprecedented year of Covid and I cant speak more highly of his experience there so far. The teachers and school administrators went to extra lengths to make sure the classrooms and kids were safe and healthy and kept the school open as often as was possible. My son has thrived in his new classroom, and loves emphasis on nature and being outside. His language and motor skills bloomed once he was engaged with other kids in a small and beautiful classroom and we are both super excited to be continuing next year with Montessori of New Paltz. It's been a dream having such a wonderful school with such a dedicated and caring staff and fun and engaging classrooms.
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5  
I have been a Montessori of New Paltz parent for almost 6 years. I have watched my daughters grow and blossom into a caring, motivated and engaged learners under the compassionate, organized and expert guidance of all the teachers at this school. The curriculum and programs are robust, rigorous and driven by the love of children and learning. School`s director Joy Trapani and all of the wonderful teachers there created a vision based on the core principles of Maria Montessori, research based teaching methods, passion for the education of the whole child, and the beauty of the Hudson Valley. My children love their school and their teachers. Every day they are fully immersed in language arts, mathematics, play outside, music, games, nature, history, art, and community. All of the children are active participants on their learning journey together. This is a school where my kids made their first friend, learned to read their first words, organized numbers into their colorful rows, studied the first flight of a new butterfly, made their very own seedling and watched grow into a beautiful plant. We have become family and friends in our small community of learners.
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5  
I have sent two very different kids to this school, and both have thrived. The teachers are engaged and compassionate. The classrooms are warm and well equipped. There's a ton of outside play and a nature trail to explore. I cannot recommend this school highly enough. My kids always came home smiling and with a new story or fact.
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5  
Every child is one-of-a-kind. It is our responsibility as Montessori educators to respect the needs and encourage the independent growth of each student by creating a learning environment that does the same. MNP is a loving and caring community for all (student, parents and teachers) to feel connected like a family.
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5  
I have never experienced a school that wholeheartedly embraces the developmental needs of each child, individually!!! The children are always happy, engaged, and eager to learn. This school focuses on the whole child, social/emotional, nature, culture, care of the earth, and their environment along with reading, writing, and math. If you have a chance, I highly recommend an hour observation in one of their classrooms..
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Application Deadline: Jun. 1 / Jul. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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