Calhoun School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
MontessoriPrograms offered
3s · Pre-K · K+
Annual tuition
$56K – $70K / yr
School continues
Through Grade 12
Student-teacher ratio
6:1
Total students
~730
Financial aid
Aid: $Sibling & legacy
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The Calhoun School is a progressive, coeducational independent school on Manhattan's Upper West Side serving students from preschool (age 2 years 8 months) through 12th grade. Following its 2023 merger with Metropolitan Montessori School, its Lower School offers a distinctive dual-track choice of Montessori or Open Inquiry — the only Montessori program in NYC within a PreK-12 school. Calhoun is known for inquiry-based, student-centered learning, a renowned in-house food program, and a pioneering eco-friendly Green Roof used as outdoor teaching space. Founded in 1896, it enrolls roughly 700 students at a 6:1 student-teacher ratio.
Programs & Schedule
| Schedule option |
|---|
| entry class Young 3's, age 2 years 8 months · 8:45am–12pm |
| 3's Extended Day · 8:45am–2:30pm |
Tuition · $55,500 / yr
| Schedule option | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|
| Pre-K · 8:45am–2:30pm | $55,500 |
| Preschool Extended Year · 8:45am–2:30pm | $62,450 |
| Schedule option | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten · 8:30am–2:45pm | $65,500 |
| 1st-12th Grades · 8:30am–3:15pm | $69,500 |
This school continues through Grade 12. Enrolled students progress without reapplying.
Admissions
This school enrolls on a rolling basis year-round (subject to availability and waitlists). There is no fixed application deadline — reach out to the school directly to check for current openings.
Leadership
Celeste Herrera
Head of School since July 2024; previously Assistant Head of School at The Dalton School
Culture & Community
Progressive, student-centered independent school. Following its 2023 merger with Metropolitan Montessori School, the Lower School offers a dual-track program (Montessori and Open Inquiry) for preschool through 3rd grade, making it the only Montessori program in NYC within a preschool-12 school. Learning is inquiry-based, child-led, and grounded in social justice and active citizenship; the school emphasizes curiosity, empathy, and intellectual authenticity.
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