The Caedmon School vs. The Family School
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School Overview
Overview
Recognizing and celebrating the natural curiosity and sense of wonder in every student, The Caedmon School is a Montessori preschool and Montessori-inspired elementary program for children from 2 years old through Fifth grade.
Located on East 80th Street and as the first Montessori school in Manhattan, a Caedmon student delights in challenge, immersed in a community that values care and empathy. Learn more at caedmonschool.org or call 212.879.2296.
The Family School is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). The Family School religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
PK-5
NS-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
No
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Year Founded
1962
1975
Students Body
Total Students
225 students
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Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
70%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
36
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Pre-K Students
79
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Kindergarten Students
22
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Grade 1 Students
17
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Grade 2 Students
17
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Grade 3 Students
14
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Grade 4 Students
16
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Grade 5 Students
24
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Dress code, not a uniform)
(Dress code, not a uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 3 / Dec. 10 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $14,670 for 3-day Twos to $43,330 for Elementary School. Please refer to website for details, caedmonschool.org
Programs/Schedules range from $20,870-$39,000
% on Financial Aid
20%
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Admissions Director
Jennifer Tarpley
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Admissions Associate
Susan Bonet
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
After School Program, Caedmon Chorus, The Caedmon Music School
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