Cold Spring, NY · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
1656 Route 9d, 10516 · (845) 809-5695
Enrollment
132
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$7,810–$25,375
Application fee
$100
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026/27 | PRESCHOOL Half Days (9am – 12pm) | $7,810–$13,730 | 2 to 5 half days per week |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026/27 | PRESESCHOOL Full Days (9am – 3pm) | $11,370–$20,175 | 2 to 5 full days per week |
| Elementary2026/27 | KINDERGARTEN (8:45am – 2:45pm) | $22,175 | 5 Days per week |
| Elementary2026/27 | ELEMENTARY (8:30am – 3pm) | $24,175 | 5 Days per week |
| Middle school2026/27 | MIDDLE SCHOOL (6TH-8TH GRADE) (8:10am – 3:05pm) | $25,375 | 5 Days per week |
Head of school
Maria Stein-Marrison
Founder, Director, and Managing Partner
Maria Stein-Marrison is the Founder, Director, and Managing Partner of the Manitou School, which she has led since its inception in 2014. Before establishing the school, she ran the Manitou Learning Center, a bilingual preschool program in Garrison, NY.
Curriculum & special classes
The Manitou School is a bilingual progressive school that emphasizes social-emotional education, experiential learning, and purposeful play in its curriculum. It offers a unique Spanish curriculum that blends music, movement, arts and crafts, and games to foster vocabulary, grammar, speaking skills, and early literacy.
Financial aid
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Application fee: $100
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
After School Enrichment, Extended Care (mentioned in navigation, but no details on times/activities are provided in the text).
Cost
Not listed
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with a required campus tour. Applicants then complete an online application, which includes a fee. For Elementary and Middle School students, teacher recommendations and academic records are also required. The process concludes with a classroom visit for the child and an interview for guardians.
Apply by
February 15, 2026 for Pre-K and Elementary School (for 2026/27 school year); Rolling admissions for Middle School. Rolling admissions are also accepted for Pre-K and Elementary if space is available after the deadline.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$100
What they ask for: Parent visit & tour, online application ($100 fee), teacher recommendation & student records (for Elementary/Middle School), classroom visit (child), guardian meeting/interview with school director.
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