The Saxtons River Montessori School exists to provide the highest quality educational environment for the children who attend the Saxtons River Montessori School, Inc; as a cooperative school governed jointly by the parents and teachers of the children, in the best interests of the children and to provide a resource for the local community through the invitation of professional educators and other interested parties to observe the classroom, and to conduct such teacher training programs as are consistent with the other expressed aims of the Saxtons River Montessori School.
Saxtons River Montessori School is an Full Member School with the American Montessori Society.
The Saxtons River Montessori School is a non-profit school for children ages 3 to 6.
It is designed to provide children with creative group and individual play experiences within a structured, individualized learning atmosphere under the direction of Montessori-trained teachers.
The school adheres to the basic tenet of Maria Montessori that the full development of self is the child's unique and ultimate goal in life.
SRMS offers three, four, and five day programs in order to best accommodate the unique needs of each child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for Saxtons River Montessori School?
The application deadline for Saxtons River Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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