Hawk Meadow Montessori School in Poughkeepsie, NY, serves 50 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 6th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 with an average class size of 15 students.
Founded in 2008, this nonsectarian Montessori school is a member of the American Montessori Society.
Annual tuition is $12,000, which is below the Poughkeepsie average private elementary tuition of $17,045.
Approximately 24% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within this small enrollment school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia,language-based, learning differences
Year Founded
2008
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hawk Meadow Montessori School cost?
Hawk Meadow Montessori School's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What schools are Hawk Meadow Montessori School often compared to?
Hawk Meadow Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Kinderhaus Montessori School Of Hyde Park by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Hawk Meadow Montessori School?
The application deadline for Hawk Meadow Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Poughkeepsie Day School (2.2 miles away)
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