WOODLAND HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

What WOODLAND HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL does

Woodland Hill Montessori School is a private, nonprofit independent Montessori school founded in 1965 and located at 100 Montessori Place in North Greenbush, New York, overlooking the Hudson Valley with views of Albany. The school provides Montessori-based education to approximately 340 students spanning ages 18 months through 8th grade, organized across six program levels: Toddler (18-36 months), Primary (ages 3-6), Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3), Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6), and Adolescent (Grades 7-8), plus a Summer Program. The school maintains a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio overall, with a 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio in the Toddler Program, and is affiliated with NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools), AMS (American Montessori Society), and NYSAIS.

The school's business model is a hybrid of tuition revenue and philanthropic donations. Tuition is the primary recurring revenue stream, though rates are not publicly disclosed and the school acknowledges that tuition covers only part of operating costs. The funding gap is bridged by fundraising mechanisms including the WHMS Fund (annual unrestricted giving), the annual Soirée signature event (which raised over $88,000 in 2025), and a Teacher Wish List program allowing donors to purchase specific classroom items through the For Small Hands catalog. Go-to-market is community-driven: prospective families submit inquiries through the RenWeb online system, attend open houses, and complete enrollment through the admissions office. The school markets through its website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), open houses, parent education programs, alumni referrals, and the Soirée event.

The school is governed by a Board of Trustees and has no parent company. Its technology stack is composed of standard independent school administrative platforms — NeonCRM for donation forms, eTapestry (Blackbaud) for online giving, RenWeb for admissions inquiries, FACTS for the family portal, and SoSimple for website hosting — with no proprietary technology or AI capabilities. Head of School is Susan Kambrich; admissions contact is Kris Gernert-Dott. The 2026 Soirée has secured presenting sponsors from The Massry and Knox Families (Tri City Rentals) and Wainschaf Associates, Inc., with additional gold, silver, and bronze sponsors.

Name

WOODLAND HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Legal name

Woodland Hill Montessori School

Website

https://woodlandhill.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Woodland Hill Montessori School is a private, nonprofit Montessori school founded in 1965 in North Greenbush, New York, serving approximately 340 students from 18 months through 8th grade across six program levels, funded primarily through tuition and community donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Montessori K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Montessori Early Learning Academies (EDACADAA)

Keywords

• Montessori education
• Early childhood education
• Private K-8 school
• Middle school programs
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

North Greenbush

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from student tuition covering educational programs from toddler through 8th grade. The school states that tuition covers only part of the cost of running the school.
2. Donations and Annual Fund: The WHMS Fund provides essential unrestricted funds supporting general operations. Donations fund supplemental expenditures including classroom materials, playground equipment, technology, and professional development.
3. WHMS Soirée Fundraising Event: Annual signature spring celebration event featuring auctions, sponsorships, and community fundraising. 2025 Soirée raised more than $88,000 supporting program expansion, Montessori materials, campus improvements, professional development, and tuition assistance.
4. Teacher Wish List Contributions: Individual classroom donations through For Small Hands wishlist program, where donors purchase specific items for classrooms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Woodland Hill Montessori School delivers Montessori education to approximately 340 students from toddler (18 months) through 8th grade on its North Greenbush, New York campus. Programs include Toddler, Primary, Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Adolescent, and Summer Program, alongside school care, music, athletics, and extracurricular student-life offerings. The school supplements tuition revenue with donations through the WHMS Fund, annual Soirée fundraiser, and Teacher Wish Lists.

Product overview

Woodland Hill Montessori School is an educational institution offering a comprehensive Montessori-based program across six distinct educational levels. The school operates as a single unified educational offering structured around the child-centered Montessori philosophy. Programs include the Toddler Program (18 months to 36 months), Primary Program (ages 3-6), Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3), Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6), Adolescent Program (Grades 7-8), and a Summer Program. Each program builds upon the Montessori methodology while addressing the developmental needs of its specific age group, with the school serving approximately 340 students at its campus in North Greenbush, New York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toddler Program Early childhood Montessori program for children 18 to 36 months, providing a safe, enriched environment with a 1:5 teacher-to-student ratio. Designed for families seeking a child-centered first school experience.
• Primary Program Montessori early education program for children ages 3 to 6, fostering independence, problem-solving, and joy in discovery and learning. Serves as the kindergarten preparation stage.
• Lower Elementary Program Montessori elementary program for Grades 1-3, continuing the Montessori philosophy with increased emphasis on independence and problem-solving. Targets families seeking private elementary education.
• Upper Elementary Program Montessori elementary program for Grades 4-6, extending sensorial experiences into critical thinking, abstract reasoning, and self-reflection. For families continuing Montessori through upper elementary.
• Adolescent Program Montessori middle school program for Grades 7-8 with experienced teachers attuned to adolescent needs, preparing students for adulthood and high school transition while safeguarding well-being.
• Summer Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 9:1 student/faculty ratio
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Massry and Knox Families (Tri City Rentals)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event, supporting program expansion, Montessori materials, campus improvements, professional development, and tuition assistance.
• Wainschaf Associates, Inc.flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event.
• Kasselman ElectriccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event.
• Global PartnerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Silver sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event.
• CDPHPminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event.
• Dwight Plumbing & HeatingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event.
• Northeast Family PodiatryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event.
• Repeat Business SystemsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event.
• Sciocchetti Tabler, PLLCminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Bronze sponsor for the 2026 Woodland Hill Montessori School Soirée fundraising event.
• For Small HandsminorOthersCatalog partner for classroom wish list program where donors can purchase specific items for classrooms. Donors send item information with check to the school for fulfillment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Guidepost Montessori: Large national Montessori network operating numerous campuses across the U.S., offering toddler through elementary programs with comparable methodology but at significantly greater scale and with a more corporate operational footprint than Woodland Hill.

Direct peers

• LePort Schools: Network of Montessori-inspired schools offering preschool through elementary programs with similarly low student-to-teacher ratios, directly competing with Woodland Hill for families seeking a Montessori-style early childhood and elementary education.
• Princeton Montessori School: Independent Montessori school serving toddler through middle school (age 2 to grade 8) in New Jersey with comparable program structure and tuition-driven nonprofit model, making it a direct functional peer to Woodland Hill.
• Greensboro Montessori School: Independent, AMS-accredited Montessori school offering toddler through middle school programs with a similar nonprofit tuition-plus-donation model, closely matching Woodland Hill's structure and scale.
• The Montessori School of Raleigh: Nonprofit Montessori school in North Carolina offering toddler through middle school programming with comparable ratios, AMS accreditation, and tuition-driven funding model.

Emerging players

• Wildflower Schools: Decentralized network of Montessori-inspired microschools serving primarily early childhood grades; an emerging alternative model that targets the same demographic of families seeking individualized, child-centered education.

Regional players

• Albany Waldorf School: Independent alternative-education school in the Capital District of New York serving preschool through grade 12 with a different pedagogical model (Waldorf) but directly competing for the same families in the Albany/North Greenbush catchment area.
• Emma Willard School: Highly regarded independent school in Troy, NY (within the Capital District) boarding and day students grades 9-12, competing for the same high-quality, tuition-paying families that Woodland Hill serves at the middle school level.

Others

• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): Trade association for independent K-12 schools; Woodland Hill is a member, and NAIS provides benchmarking, advocacy, and best-practice frameworks used by the school and its peer institutions.
• American Montessori Society (AMS): National accrediting and member organization for Montessori schools; Woodland Hill is an active member and the society sets standards and teacher credentialing for the broader Montessori ecosystem in which the school operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WoodlandHillMS
• Facebookfacebook.com/WoodlandHillMontessori
• Instagraminstagram.com/woodlandhillmontessori

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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