At a glance
Reported students
1,234
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
85.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York other enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 258 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
566
Yonkers Montessori Academy: 1,234 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What the reported data says about Yonkers Montessori Academy
Yonkers Montessori Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Yonkers. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Yonkers City School District. NCES reports 1,234 students for 2024–25.
Among 258 combined / other schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 412 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, above the New York median of 8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (51.5%) and White (28.8%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Yonkers Montessori Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 85.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.8%
- Hispanic51.5%
- Black11.3%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Yonkers City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,176 reported students
Yonkers High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,111 reported students
Roosevelt High School - Early College Studies
High · Grades 09–12
1,096 reported students
Gorton High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,068 reported students
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,039 reported students
Riverside High School
High · Grades 09–12
934 reported students
Public schools near Yonkers Montessori Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 723 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | KG–12 | 381 | 2.3 mi |
| Bronxville Middle School Other · Bronxville Union Free School District | 01–09 | 361 | 2.6 mi |
| PS 168 Other · NYC Special Schools - District 75 | PK–12 | 577 | 2.8 mi |
| Charter School of Educational Excellence Other · Charter · Charter School of Educational Excellence | KG–12 | 1,127 | 3.1 mi |
| Jonas Bronck Academy Other · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–11 | 392 | 3.6 mi |
| Equality Charter School Other · Charter · Equality Charter School | KG–12 | 752 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Yonkers Montessori Academy
What grades does Yonkers Montessori Academy serve?
Yonkers Montessori Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Yonkers City School District.
How many students attend Yonkers Montessori Academy?
Yonkers Montessori Academy reported 1,234 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 258 New York combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,176 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Yonkers Montessori Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 1,234 students and 85.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Yonkers Montessori Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Yonkers Montessori Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Yonkers Montessori Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Yonkers Montessori Academy in?
Yonkers Montessori Academy is part of Yonkers City School District, based in Yonkers, NY, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Yonkers Montessori Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include PS 723 (2.3 mi), Bronxville Middle School (2.6 mi), PS 168 (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.