Montessori Academy Of Lancaster vs. New School Montessori
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School Overview
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New School Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
The Montessori Academy was founded in 1982. Our current school facility was built in 1998, with an addtional four classrooms and a library added in 2009.
Our school was designed specifically for Montessori classroom needs.
We offer an authentic Montessori education with multi age level classrooms.
The Academy offers a nurturing and secure learning environment (in Manheim Township) on 10.5 acres of land.
We have student-tended gardens and a nature trail, and we are surrounded by farm life.
The mission of New School Montessori is to facilitate the unfolding of each child`s unique potential through an outstanding education in a peaceful atmosphere of respect and acceptance among children and adults.
We enable children to meet future challenges and encourage a love of learning, independent thinking, social responsibility, and individuality.
Grades Offered
PK-6
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
1982
1990
Students Body
Total Students
356 students
255 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
60
21
Pre-K Students
173
80
Kindergarten Students
40
20
Grade 1 Students
20
15
Grade 2 Students
16
17
Grade 3 Students
20
14
Grade 4 Students
12
23
Grade 5 Students
9
17
Grade 6 Students
6
14
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
14
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
21 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
10%
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Average Class Size
12
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:21
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
5%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
Karen Rubenstein
Sheila Harrison
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Cross Country Running, Esports Club, Music Lessons