New World Montessori School vs. John Thomas Dye School
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School Overview
Overview
New World Montessori School is a product of over 40 years of experience, study, and observation.
Our goals are to encourage and nurture the children in the self-discovery of their world.
The curriculum has been developed to encourage the children to have a lifelong love of learning.
We provide a non-competitive environment where children of different abilities, race, cultural backgrounds, and ages work, play, share, and learn from one another.
Our school mission is to guide children in developing their full potential in an environment that is committed to preserving the legacy of Dr. Maria Montessori and to ensure that every education is regarded as special with the conviction that all children are gifted and talented.
The John Thomas Dye School is a Kindergarten-Grade 6 co-educational day school founded in 1929 by John and Cathryn Dye.
The School is located in Los Angeles, CA on an 11-acre campus in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Our Mission Statement: We look to each day with a commitment to inspire purposeful learning, cultivate character, and celebrate childhood.
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1987
1929
Students Body
Total Students
214 students
344 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
36
-
Pre-K Students
100
-
Kindergarten Students
18
48
Grade 1 Students
12
48
Grade 2 Students
12
52
Grade 3 Students
10
51
Grade 4 Students
10
52
Grade 5 Students
8
48
Grade 6 Students
8
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
58 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
75%
Average Class Size
10
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:36
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(uniforms, blue pants, white polo and blue skirt, white blouse, jumper)
(uniforms, blue pants, white polo and blue skirt, white blouse, jumper)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sep. 30 / Jan. 9
Tuition Notes
n/a
Financial assistance available. See website for full tuition and financial assistance details.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
11%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$15,000
Admissions Director
Yasmeen Chunara
Kate Dworkoski
Admissions Associate
Romy Wu
Olivia Mora
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Debate, Environmental Club, Greyhound Gazette, Math Club, Service Learning Club, Student Council