At a Glance
A Small Mandarin-Immersion Montessori in Brooklyn Heights
Families who want their children to become fluent in Mandarin from an early age, are committed to Montessori philosophy, and value a small, intimate school community over athletic facilities or extensive extracurriculars.
- Full Mandarin immersion starting in toddler program
- AMI-certified Montessori teachers (a mark of authentic training)
- Relatively affordable tuition for NYC private schools ($3,500–$4,280)
- MiCasa after-school program
- Elementary program extends through 5th grade
- Rooftop outdoor space is limited — not ideal for families prioritizing large play areas
- Small school size means less extensive extracurricular offerings
- Mandarin immersion requires family commitment to support language development at home
- Selective appeal — not the fit if you're looking for a traditional academic approach
A small, private Mandarin-immersion Montessori school serving pre-K through 5th grade with AMI-certified teachers.
Small, close-knit community where parents and teachers know each other. Parents describe the environment as warm and nurturing, with dedicated teachers and happy students.
Brooklyn Heights is one of the city's most family-friendly neighborhoods, with tree-lined streets, historic brownstones, and easy access to the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade and waterfront.
Excellent walkability — Brooklyn Heights is compact and highly walkable, with good transit connections nearby.
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What Parents Are Saying
Highly positive - parents describe it as the best Mandarin immersion Montessori school in NYC, with wonderful teachers and students. Some concerns about small rooftop outdoor space.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Brooklyn Heights.
- What grades does MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL serve?
- MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL?
- MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL public, charter, or private?
- MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL is a private school.
- What neighborhood is MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL in?
- MS LAM MONTESSORI SCHOOL is in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.
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