Namaste Montessori School vs. Ithaca Montessori School
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School Overview
Overview
Namaste Montessori School`s mission is to guide each student on their path of development by providing a carefullyprepared environment which nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of each individual.
Ithaca Montessori School (IMS) is a premiere learning center for families committed to a warm, welcoming, child-centered environment for their children.
IMS allows children to explore and discover the joy of learning in a nurturing and creative school setting.
Our goal is to encourage self-directed learning and to help our children become independent, inquiring and confident young men and women.
Our traditional Montessori curriculum is enhanced with yoga, music, art, dance and Spanish instruction.
Grades Offered
PK-6
NS-PK
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Variety of learning differences supported
n/a
Year Founded
2004
1969
Students Body
Total Students
72 students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
25%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
10
40
Pre-K Students
24
63
Kindergarten Students
12
-
Grade 1 Students
3
-
Grade 2 Students
5
-
Grade 3 Students
7
-
Grade 4 Students
3
-
Grade 5 Students
4
-
Grade 6 Students
4
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
20%
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Average Class Size
13
21
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:4
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,460
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Tuition Notes
Tiered longevity tuition discount. Financial Assistance available.
Tuition is based on the class level (toddler/primary) and length of day (half/full)
% on Financial Aid
20%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,600
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
4H Club, Ice Skating, Piano and Flute lessons, Robotics Club
Music, Soccer, Yoga/Dancekenetics