Yonkers Montessori Academy

Yonkers Montessori Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
160 Woodlawn Ave,  Yonkers, NY
Yonkers City School District
3.9
3.9
1,341 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Eileen Rivera-shapiro
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
7.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
26%
State Average
20%
Math
34%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
423:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
49.2%
White
32.5%
Black
11%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Two or more races
2.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Pace University 100 Students
New York University 89 Students
Fordham University 83 Students
Mercy University 78 Students
Iona University 76 Students
Stony Brook University 68 Students
Manhattan University 61 Students
CUNY Hunter College 57 Students
Lehman College - City University of New York (CUNY) 55 Students
SUNY Westchester Community College 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Biology 27 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 21 Students
Physical Therapy 18 Students
Education 16 Students
Accounting 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 68 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/15/2025
My experience at YMA was holistically good, however there are aspects of the school I would change. Physically the school is in dire need of updates everywhere, academically the teachers are generally good however the I would say the science department needs to be changed.
4.0 Senior
12/10/2024
It's been really good since I joined in 9th grade. It's definitely become home to me, the teacher are great and the way they care for us.
3.0 Senior
4/18/2024
Throughout my experience at Yonkers Montessori Academy personally there has been many highs and lows. From the constant fights and drugs to the metal detectors we see often it's far from a safe enviorment. But there are many positives from great teachers who genuinely care to the relationships we create in this.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
3/26/2025
theres almost no freedom for middle schoolers compared to elementary and high school. And theres no events for anything fun for middle school and their excuse is that the middle schoolers ourselves have to plan it, yet when it comes to elementary and highschool, they plan many fun things. Also, most...
2.0 parent
3/10/2023
As a parent, I feel that there isn't nearly enough parent involvement since covid. All of my friends have days where they are able to go to their children's school and volunteer , or to read to their class. (children as old as 4th grade). That doesn't happen here, which makes me think that they have...
5.0 parent
10/17/2019
The school is too overworked to do everything for your kid during the school day. You must be involved and collaborative with the teachers. The baseline quality at the school is very high. Being overworked is not something every teacher handles perfectly. The students are great people and that tells...
5.0 student
6/20/2019
I enjoy attending YMA it is a good school overall, and has educationally challenged my mind.

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Yonkers Montessori Academy is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Yonkers, NY and is served by the Yonkers City School District in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,341 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Yonkers Montessori Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $748,311. Discover additional schools in the area, like Yonkers Public High School, Lincoln High School, Yonkers Middle High School, and more. Learn more about what Yonkers has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yonkers Montessori Academy.

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