The River School is a co-ed, small, private, independent elementary school, and incorporated under New York State educational law, located in historic Nyack, New York.
We offer an integrated, multi-cultural educational experience that meets the standards required by New York State while recognizing the multiple learning styles and intelligences of our students.
Our dedicated and talented certified classroom teachers and specialists cooperatively synthesize a well-rounded, academically challenging core curriculum that is enriched by a program of weekly special classes.
We are committed to the efficacy of foreign language instruction on the elementary level and offer a unique program of daily language instruction.
We provide a caring, family-like environment that nurtures self-esteem and self-concept.
We value a life-long love of learning and aim to provide our children with a strong academic, social, and artistic foundation from which they can continue to grow and learn.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1978
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Education is not regarded as the passive acceptance of other people鈥檚 ideas and pre-existing knowledge, but the active pursuit of many different experiences鈥搒ocial, physical, emotional, as well as cognitive.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Center Of Nyack often compared to?
Montessori Center Of Nyack is often viewed alongside schools like Green Meadow Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Center Of Nyack?
The application deadline for Montessori Center Of Nyack is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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