Ideal Montessori School in Jamaica, NY, serves 144 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased environment.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 11:1 with 13 teachers supporting an all鈥搒tudent body comprised of students of color.
Ideal Montessori School is an Association Montessori International (AMI) member offering Montessori education for coeducational early learning through middle school grades.
Located in a large city neighborhood, the school provides a Montessori program reflecting the diverse population of Jamaica, NY.
Ideal Montessori School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in New York state for diversity based on its high percentage of students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ideal Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ideal Montessori School?
The application deadline for Ideal Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Jamaica Sda Elementary/busy Bee Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
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