At a Glance
A Tiny Montessori Community Where Every Child Gets Near-Individual Attention
Families seeking an intimate, highly personalized Montessori experience with genuine diversity. Ideal for parents who want their child known by name, not number — and who value self-directed learning over traditional instruction. Works best for families comfortable with a very small school community.
- 2.5:1 student-teacher ratio — essentially individual attention
- Montessori philosophy with self-paced, hands-on learning
- Tiny community of 15 students means genuine familiarity
- Very high diversity index (0.9446) with a multiracial majority
- Mixed-age classrooms where older kids mentor younger ones
- Very small school — some families prefer more peers and social options
- No religious affiliation if that was a draw
- Cost is not listed but private Montessori tuition can be significant
- With only 15 students total, class sizes are extremely small — a big adjustment from typical schools
- Limited data available from PSS 2021-22 as this is a small private program
A nonsectarian private elementary running on Montessori philosophy, meaning self-directed learning, hands-on materials, and mixed-age classrooms. With only 15 students total, there are no crowds, no anonymity — just a tight-knit community where teachers truly know every child.
The student body is remarkably diverse, with 40% multiracial/other students, about 27% white, 20% Black, and 13% Asian. No single group dominates. Because there are only 15 kids total, this diversity plays out in daily interactions — children grow up knowing peers from different backgrounds as individuals, not abstractions.
Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate is a solidly residential Brooklyn neighborhood near Prospect Park. It has a family density score of 77/100 — meaning lots of families with kids, strollers on the sidewalk, local playgrounds. The area has shifted over the years but retains a neighborhood feel with tree-lined blocks and convenient subway access.
The school sits in a walkable residential area where families can easily reach local parks, shops, and transit. Families driving will need to navigate street parking, typical for Brooklyn.
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What Parents Are Saying
Parents on Park Slope Parents describe the school as a tight-knit community with loving teachers and administrators. Parents appreciate the robust Montessori approach, mixed-age classrooms, practical life lessons, and beautiful classrooms. One parent noted their children thrived there and highly recommends the school.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate.
- What grades does LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI serve?
- LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI?
- LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI public, charter, or private?
- LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI is a private school.
- What neighborhood is LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI in?
- LEFFERTS GARDENS MONTESSORI is in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Brooklyn.
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