The Family School vs. The Caedmon School
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School Overview
Overview
The Family School is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). The Family School religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
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.
Grades Offered
NS-6
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1975
1962
Students Body
Total Students
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225 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
37%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
36
Pre-K Students
-
79
Kindergarten Students
-
22
Grade 1 Students
-
17
Grade 2 Students
-
17
Grade 3 Students
-
14
Grade 4 Students
-
16
Grade 5 Students
-
24
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
Average Class Size
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15
Teacher : Student Ratio
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1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Dress code, not a uniform)
(Dress code, not a uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 3 / Dec. 10 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Programs/Schedules range from $20,870-$39,000
Tuition ranges from $14,670 for 3-day Twos to $43,330 for Elementary School. Please refer to website for details, caedmonschool.org
% on Financial Aid
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20%
Admissions Director
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Jennifer Tarpley
Admissions Associate
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Susan Bonet
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
1
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
After School Program, Caedmon Chorus, The Caedmon Music School