Excellent

#34 of 992 private schools in NY

Top 3% of private schools

Metropolitan Montessori School

Elementary School

325 W 85TH ST, New York, NY 10024

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

101

Student-Teacher

3.2:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

101

Student-Teacher

3.2:1

Score

8.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#34 of 992

In New York

#8 of 118

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About Metropolitan Montessori School

Metropolitan Montessori School is a private elementary school in New York, NY. Metropolitan Montessori School serves approximately 101 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Metropolitan Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 992 private schools in NY.

How it compares2.5 pts above NY schools

8.4

This school 8.4 · Excellent
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 101 students, Metropolitan Montessori School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 3.2:1 students to teachers, Metropolitan Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Metropolitan Montessori School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Metropolitan Montessori School compares to 241 public schools serving similar grades in New York, NY

Student-Teacher Ratio

3.2:1

This School

11.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

101

This School

426

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.4

This School

6.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 38.6% vs 0%

Asian 14.9% vs 0%

Hispanic 7.9% vs 0%

Black 5.9% vs 0%

Metropolitan Montessori School New York Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Metropolitan Montessori School (this school)	—	101	3.2:1	8.4
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL	0.2 mi	513	5:1	4.0
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST	0.3 mi	1,001	—:1	7.5
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE)	0.3 mi	600	16.2:1	8.7
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON	0.4 mi	497	14.6:1	7.8
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL	0.4 mi	251	13.9:1	7.6
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY	0.5 mi	194	7.2:1	8.2
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN	0.5 mi	473	8.4:1	7.6
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258	0.5 mi	138	8.1:1	5.5
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN	0.5 mi	726	16.1:1	7.5
PS 75 EMILY DICKINSON	0.5 mi	480	6.6:1	7.3
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.5 mi	206	8.6:1	6.1
MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	364	13:1	8.4
ANDERSON SCHOOL (THE)	0.5 mi	510	17.6:1	8.0
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER	0.6 mi	670	16:1	8.2
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH	0.7 mi	524	13.1:1	7.5
PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS	0.8 mi	600	14.3:1	7.9
SPECIAL MUSIC SCHOOL	1.0 mi	299	10.7:1	8.0
WEST PREP ACADEMY	1.0 mi	167	6.4:1	6.6
PS 145 BLOOMINGDALE SCHOOL (THE)	1.0 mi	487	15.2:1	5.4
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON	1.2 mi	710	13.9:1	8.5

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.

Classroom Attention

A+ 9.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 3.2:1

Instructional Commitment

B- 5.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,155

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 71%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 101

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NY

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 38.6%

Two or More 32.7%

Asian 14.9%

Hispanic 7.9%

Black 5.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

325 W 85TH ST, New York, NY 10024

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Metropolitan Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST (rated 7.5/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
BAIS YAAKOV BNOS ALIYA New York	0.1 mi	30	6.2
PS 811 MICKEY MANTLE SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	513	4.0
YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN New York	0.2 mi	101	5.4
CALHOUN SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	565	7.4
MANHATTAN COUNTRY SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	259	4.7
WEST SIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	18	—
INNOVATION DIPLOMA PLUS New York	0.3 mi	122	6.8
GLOBAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (THE) New York	0.3 mi	393	7.7
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR GREEN CAREERS (THE) New York	0.3 mi	316	7.5
FRANK MCCOURT HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	426	7.3
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-UPPER WEST New York	0.3 mi	1,001	7.5
GAN ALIYA New York	0.3 mi	42	6.4
THE SMITH SCHOOL New York	0.3 mi	33	6.6
PS 9 SARAH ANDERSON New York	0.4 mi	497	7.8
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) New York	0.3 mi	600	8.7
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL New York	0.4 mi	251	7.6
THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York	0.4 mi	232	7.9
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN New York	0.5 mi	726	7.5
MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	206	6.1
MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE) New York	0.5 mi	364	8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$182,614

Median Home Value

$1,746,400

Median Rent

$2,965/mo

Population

62,576

College Educated

84.2%

Homeownership

38.7%

Avg Commute

31.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Median Age

44.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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CIRCLE ACADEMY Whitestone, NY	80	8.5
ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Buffalo, NY	132	8.3
WILLIAMS BURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	106	8.6
PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL OF LONG ISLAND Merrick, NY	77	8.2
ST GREGORYS SCHOOL Loudonville, NY	112	8.2
A FANTIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY	123	8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Metropolitan Montessori School

What grades does Metropolitan Montessori School serve?

Metropolitan Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Metropolitan Montessori School?

Metropolitan Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Montessori School is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Metropolitan Montessori School rank in NY?

Metropolitan Montessori School ranks #34 of 992 private schools in NY.

What is Metropolitan Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Metropolitan Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Metropolitan Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Metropolitan Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Metropolitan Montessori School a religious school?

No, Metropolitan Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Bike Score: 83 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 101
Gender Split: 70% M / 30% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 31
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 165 days
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Phone: (212) 579-5525

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