A new public elementary school called Albee Square Montessori Public School at One Willoughby Square in District 13 will open in September 2024. The new school within a mixed use tower at 424 Albee Square West will enroll Pre-K and Kindergarten students this fall growing one grade by year up to 5th grade. “Each child is seen as unique and as an individual who will thrive and learn in beautiful Montessori multi-age classrooms rich with materials and experiences designed to support a wide range of learning styles and developmental levels. Through immersion in the natural world around them, children will explore and learn through guided observation, inquiry driven, hands-on experiences, exploration and discovery.”
What we know so far:
- Un-zoned school giving priority to District 13 families but will accept out of district applications if seats available
- Admissions priority for low income families with 45% of seats set aside
- School capacity is 312 students
- Opening with 2 sections of Pre-K and 2 sections of Kindergarten
- Brand new school featuring music room, rooftop playground, gym, library, cafeteria and more opposite a new park
- Currently the program is Montessori-inspired with the hope to be fully certified in the future
- First and only public Montessori-inspired school in New York City
- PS 482 is the technical name and code to apply for
Attend a virtual or in person open house in January, RSVP here. Families applying for Kindergarten, can add the school here. Families applying for Pre-K, can add the school here.
