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Montessori School At Old Field

380 Nicolls Road East Setauket, NY 11733

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 17 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Campus Size
6 acres
School Motto
Academic Excellence, Grace and Courtesy, Peace Education

Student Body

Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
We do require students have indoor and outdoor shoes
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Five days a week, half-day: $6,000 Five days a week, full-day: $9,600
Admissions Director
Bernardita McHugh
Admissions Associate
Caterina Reed
Application URL

Sports

Colors
blue and white
School Mascot
Owl

School Notes

  • Montessori School @ Old Field, Inc. is a school that strives to practice the Montessori Method as closely as possible.
  • It is a school dedicated to serve children.
  • The school believes in the philosophy from which it was founded...to provide a learning environment that is true to Montessori principles and precepts.
  • The success of the school, however, does not only depend on the presence of Montessori materials and trained teachers.
  • Children meet success in a Montessori School because their families make choices in tune with Montessori.
  • Tour: tours are scheduled any day of the week. Please contact the school office to schedule a tour. Your child does not have to be present for the initial tour. *Please note: Photo identification will be required for all visitors to the school.
  • Application Form: please complete the application form which you will receive during your tour. Please return to Montessori School at Old Field, Inc. 380 Nicolls Road, East Setauket, NY 11733. A non-refundable fee of $75 must accompany the application form.
  • Visit & Interview: after submitting the application, it is necessary to schedule a visit and interview for your child. This is scheduled through the school office.
  • Records: we require the most recent progress report cards, achievement scores, and immunization records.
  • Teacher Recommendation Letter: a recommendation letter is required from the teacher of your child's present school. This letter is especially important for admissions to the elementary program.
  • Admission Decision: the Administrator reviews each prospective student's application. Admission decisions are immediately given after compliance with all requirements have been submitted to the school office.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Montessori School At Old Field?
The application deadline for Montessori School At Old Field is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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