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Admissions
Admission Process
Admission Process
Admission Process
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Complete and submit the online inquiry form.
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Attend a tour to learn more about our school and visit the campus.
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Submit an application for enrollment for the 2026-2027 School Year ($100 application fee).
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Prospective student meets with a teacher in a small group setting
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Once accepted, you are sent an enrollment contract to submit along with a deposit.
Tuition School Year 2026-27
FULL DAY
(8:30am-3:00pm)
5 days –
Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)
& Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)
| $20,000 |
5 days – Primary: PreK-K | $18,500 |
4 days – Primary PreK only | $16,750 |
3 days – Primary PreK only | $14,500 |
HALF DAY
(8:30am-12:00pm)
(Only offered to Primary PreK students age 3)
5 days | $14,500 |
4 days | $12,475 |
3 days | $11,475 |
* 5 Full-day enrollment required for Kindergarten and Lower/Upper Elementary Grades.
** 3 to 5 Full Day enrollment is required for 4-year-olds.
+ Sibling Discount
If more than one child in a family enrolls, each additional child receives a 5% tuition discount.
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Should enrollment occur after the start of school in September,
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tuition obligations are prorated based upon the student’s start date.
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Dismissal is 10 minutes early to allow for pickup.
Additional Fees
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Application Fee: $100
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Annual Registration Deposit: $1,000 (Non-refundable deposit is deducted from annual tuition.)
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Materials Fee: $250 annually (due 7/15/25)
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Changes to Enrollment: $50 per occurrence
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Late Fee: $35
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Violin rental for Elementary & Kindergartners will have a separate rental fee
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Field trips will have a separate fee when scheduled.
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Parent volunteering—A commitment of 15 hours per family per school year.
The first 5 hours must be completed by December 23, 2026 (unfulfilled hours are billed at $25 per hour. -
Snack basket—Families will be required to provide snacks & supplies 1-2 times per year.
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Moving up students have a one time fee (sashes/diplomas/etc.)
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A non-refundable materials fee of $275 per student is due each academic year on or before May 15, prior to the start of the school year.
Volunteer Requirement
Family participation is an integral part of the Montessori of New Paltz community.
Each family is required to complete fifteen (15) volunteer hours per academic year.
A minimum of five (5) hours must be completed by December 23 of each academic year.
Unfulfilled hours are billed at $25 per hour and invoiced no later than January 31.
Remaining unfulfilled hours at the conclusion of the academic year will also be billed at $25 per hour and invoiced no later than June 30.
Extended Day
Before Care
(8:00am-8:30am)
$1950 per year if paid in full by 9/1/26
$250 per 10 installments due 9/1/26-6/1/27
$18.50 per day subject to availability
After Care
(3:00pm-5:00pm)
$3950 per year if paid in full by 9/1/26
$450 per 10 installments due 9/1/26-6/1/27
$38.50 per day subject to availability
Late Pick-Up
(after 3:15pm)
$20 for first 10 minutes
Daily rate of $38.50 is charged there after.
*Elementary starts at 3:15 Primary starts at 3:05
Late Pick-Up
(after 5pm)
$15 for first 5 minutes
$5 per minute there after
Extra Full Day- $200
Extra Half Day - $150
Conference Care
$10 per child/
per 30 min conference
(Available for Parent Conferences and Teacher meetings after school)
Payment Options
Montessori of New Paltz offers several payment options depending on your enrollment selection.
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Credit card payments incur a 3.5% + $.30 per transaction processing fee.
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ACH payments incur a 1% fee with a cap of $15 per transaction.
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Final important notes: Enrollment in the school is for the full academic year. There is no reduction or remission of fees if a student withdraws before the school year is completed. Installment payment plans do not constitute a fractional agreement.