The Caedmon School

The Caedmon School is a Montessori school in New York, NY, located at 416 E 80th St. It serves children from 1.8 years through fifth grade using a Montessori-inspired, progressive approach to education. Founded in 1962 as the first Montessori school in New York City, the school was established by a group of local families on pillars of community, academic excellence, diversity, and Montessori. The preschool division includes a Beginners Program for children starting at 1.8 years with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio, and an Early Program for children between two years, nine months and four years, nine months with a 7.5:1 ratio. Kindergarten, for children turning five by December 31, combines Montessori learning with a traditional elementary approach and maintains an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. First and second graders spend two years in mixed-age classrooms with the same teacher, while third and fourth graders engage in differentiated instruction and collaborative projects. Fifth graders prepare for the rigors of middle school.

The school enhances the school day with specialist classes ranging from yoga to Latin. The art program emphasizes process over product, with students maintaining sketchbooks and portfolios. The Latin program, beginning in third grade, focuses on English vocabulary through Latin and Greek roots. Music instruction uses Orff and Kodály methods, and students in kindergarten through third grade participate in a violin program. Specialist classes also include Spanish, technology, STEM, library, physical education, swimming, and martial arts. The school supplies all necessary materials, including pencils, backpacks, and Chromebooks. Afternoons@Caedmon offers an extended day childcare program and various after-school classes.

Caedmon maintains a warm, diverse community where parents regularly participate in the classroom and school events. Traditions include an apple-picking field trip for the elementary program and holiday celebrations honoring global traditions. The school tracks the cultural backgrounds of its students, displaying their origins on a map in the lobby. Graduates enroll in independent and public schools in and around New York City, including Horace Mann School, The United Nations International School, and The Hewitt School.

The Caedmon School’s deep roots in the Montessori tradition and its commitment to a diverse, supportive community provide a strong foundation for students on NYC's Upper East Side.

The Caedmon School stands on E 80th St in New York, NY, just 0.1 miles from East 79th Street and 1st Avenue. It is also near Saint Stephen of Hungary School and the Cherokee Finance Station Post Office.

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