Central Park

Central Park Montessori was founded in January 2011. Our ground and first floor corner location on West 91st Street at Central Park West overlooks Central Park, and provides a natural backdrop to our beautiful and light-filled classrooms. Our teachers and children balance their work in our well-appointed classroom environments with daily well-supervised neighborhood walks or visits to the Park to explore nature, enjoy the fresh air, and to have fun in the nearby playgrounds.


With special attention given to incorporating music and fine arts into our Montessori approach, Central Park Montessori School is accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Middle States Commission on Elementary Schools (MSCES), and is a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS), the Independent School Admission Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY), and the Parents League.


Our lead teachers are Montessori certified, have ongoing and extensive training and experience in early childhood education, and are dedicated, loyal, and caring Montessori and early childhood educators.

What Parents Think

  • It has been such a caring and friendly environment for our children. Every day, we picked them up from school with a smile on their faces, full of stories of what they were learning, the work they were doing and the friends they had made.

    Central Park Montessori School Parent

  • We can't thank you all enough for such a wonderful year at Central Park Montessori!  We were so sad leaving the school today for the last time.  It has been such a caring and friendly environment for our children.  Every day, we picked them up from school with a smile on their faces, full of stories of what they were learning, the work they were doing and the friends they had made.

    Central Park Montessori School Parent

  • In such a short time, you have instilled in them a love of learning, a love of life and the world around them, a sense of independence and helpfulness, a great appreciation of friendships, and the stamina to walk very long distances!! Thank you! You are teaching these children such important qualities, as well as a first rate academic education at such a young age. The curriculum is fantastic. We are very grateful for the time, energy and enthusiasm that all of you put into your work every day.

    Central Park Montessori School Parent

  • I just wanted to write and express how strongly we feel about the Montessori toddler program at Twin Parks! Looking back at the many times I have observed at your school, I can't help but be struck by how calm and organized the little toddler rooms are, especially now that I have an 18 month old of my own. The children are always engaged and happy in their purposeful work.

    Central Park Montessori School Parent

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