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Bovina Center Montessori School

2121 County Rd 5 Bovina Center, NY 13740

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,350
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo #1 - Our campus view from our hay field.
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo #2 - Primary Classroom
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo #3 - Outdoor fall fun
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo #4 - Primary students watering in the garden.
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo #5 - Penny the sheep
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo #6 - Elementary Classroom
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo #7 - Watching our sheep being sheared.
Bovina Center Montessori School Photo #8 - Middle School in the milpa garden.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $17,350
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-Based
Year Founded
2021
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Motto
Prepare For Life

Student Body

Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Seasonal and Suitable for outdoor work

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition is $17,360 for infant and toddler classrooms. For primary classroom and up, tuition is $16,350. All families can apply for financial aid through our Clarity Financial Aid Platform. Our aim is to accept all children who are seeking this type of education.
Summer Program Cost
$295
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer programs cost $205 per week. Summer half-day program costs $150 per week.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
David Madie
Admissions Associate
Annemarie Neary
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Mascot
Wolf

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Arts & CraftsIndividual Guitar Lessons
Individual Piano Lessons


Recreational Athletic Programs:
BalletBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
Running ClubTable Tennis

School Notes

  • Nature-based and authentic Montessori Education on a budding Permaculture Farm in the Heart of Delaware County, NY. We offer programs for ages 8 weeks to 15 years, with the aim of running through high school in Fall 2026.
  • Our school has AMI Montessori certified guides in all age groups and we are working towards the highest accreditation standards set by Association Montessori Internationale and American Montessori Society.
  • Our school focuses specifically on adding aspects to our curriculum that reflects our region: Nature Conservation, the Arts, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship.
Offering authentic, AMI-recognized Montessori education, our curriculum focuses particularly on four core areas that reflect our geographical region: Nature Conservation, the Arts, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship. Our campus is placed on a beautiful, 50-acre old dairy-turned summer camp farm, which lends itself well to outdoor learning and exploration for our students. Our guides are all AMI-trained, or currently completing AMI-recognized training and diploma modules.
  • We are the first independent school in Delaware County to offer private programming for local kids, including a full-day Montessori program (for enrolled students only), summer school and daycare programming, as well as after school programming.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bovina Center Montessori School cost?
Bovina Center Montessori School's tuition is approximately $17,350 for private students and $295 for summer students.
What schools are Bovina Center Montessori School often compared to?
Bovina Center Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Hill Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Bovina Center Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Bovina Center Montessori School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
Does Bovina Center Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Bovina Center Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Bovina Center Montessori School offer?
Bovina Center Montessori School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Cross Country, Dance, Martial Arts, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Bovina Center Montessori School?
The application deadline for Bovina Center Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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