Central Park Montessori School
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Overview
Educational philosophy
MontessoriPrograms offered
Infant · Toddler · 3 yrs – 6 yrs
Annual tuition
$22K – $48K / yr
School continues
Through Kindergarten
Student-teacher ratio
1:8
Total students
~180
Financial aid
Aid: $Sibling & legacy
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Central Park Montessori School is an American Montessori Society-accredited Montessori school on the Upper West Side, one of three Twin Parks Montessori campuses, serving children from 3 months through age 6 in infant, toddler, and early-childhood programs. Its light-filled corner location at Central Park West anchors a curriculum of self-directed, multi-age work with a distinctive emphasis on music and fine arts, including a Suzuki violin program. Flexible 2-, 3-, and 5-day schedules run from half-day options up to extended care until 6:00 pm. Graduates place into a broad range of NYC independent schools and public Gifted & Talented and Dual Language programs, supported by the school's ongoing-placement guidance.
Programs & Schedule
8am start · annual tuition by days/week & pickup time
| Days / wk | Until 3:30pm | Until 6pmExtended |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $24,440 | $29,460 |
| 3 days | $32,140 | $38,900 |
| 5 days | $40,080 | $48,340 |
Extended Day to 6pm available
8am start · annual tuition by days/week & pickup time
| Days / wk | Until 12:30pm | Until 3:30pm | Until 6pmExtended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | — | $21,860 | $25,900 |
| 3 days | — | $28,660 | $33,960 |
| 5 days | $28,460 | $35,560 | $42,340 |
Extended Day to 6pm available
| Schedule option | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|
| 5 days M–F 8:00am–3:30pm | $33,960 |
| 5 days M–F 8:00am–4:30pm (enrichment 3:30–4:30 incl.) | $38,840 |
| 5 days M–F 8:00am–6:00pm (enrichment incl.; Fri to 5pm) | $42,680 |
Extended Day to 6pm available
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
Matti Tuuri
Ex-missions
Ex-missions refers to the process of applying from preschool to Kindergarten or an ongoing school. Schools with dedicated ex-missions support actively guide families through ERB testing, school visits, and applications.
Where graduates go
Private kindergarten & elementary
48 schoolsPublic kindergarten & elementary
2 schoolsSee the full list of schools graduates go on to — with counts and sources.
Culture & Community
Authentic Montessori (American Montessori Society accredited), following the child through multi-age, self-directed purposeful work, with special emphasis on music and fine arts including a Suzuki violin program. Daily nature/park visits given the Central Park West location.
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