Whether you are a current Hudson Country Montessori School family or considering enrollment, transportation is often one of the first practical questions families ask:
• Will my district provide busing?
• What are the distance requirements?
• What is the April 1 deadline?
• Do I need to apply every year?
This guide explains how private school transportation works in Westchester County and New York City, how it applies to families attending Hudson Country Montessori School, and what steps families need to take each year.
Transportation eligibility and routing decisions are determined by your home public school district. To make planning easier, we have included contact information for local school district transportation offices below so families can confirm current policies, procedures, and deadlines directly with their district.
City vs Non-City School Districts in Westchester/NYC
Before reviewing eligibility details, it is important to understand whether you live in a city or non-city school district, because transportation requirements differ.
Non-City School Districts
Most Westchester towns fall into this category. In these districts, transportation to private schools is generally required under state law when eligibility criteria are met. We encourage families to contact their local school district directly to confirm current transportation policies and deadlines. District contact information is provided below.
Ardsley Union Free School District
Website: https://www.ardsleyschools.org/departments/transportation
Phone: 914-295-5544
Email: [email protected]
Bedford Central School District
Website: https://www.bedfordcsd.org/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 241-6000 ext. 5530
Email: [email protected]
Blind Brook–Rye Union Free School District (Rye Brook)
Website: https://www.blindbrook.org/departments/finance-facilities-transportation/transportation
Main Phone: (914) 937-3600
Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District
Website: https://www.briarcliffschools.org/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 941-8880
Email: [email protected]
Bronxville Union Free School District
Website: https://www.bronxvilleschool.org/
Phone: (914) 395-0500
Chappaqua Central School District
Website: https://www.chappaquaschools.org/district/transportation
Phone: (914) 238-7200 ext. 1013
Email: [email protected]
Croton-Harmon Union Free School District
Website: https://www.chufsd.org/district/transportation
Phone: (914) 271-5511 ext. 305
Email: [email protected]
Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District
Website: https://www.dfsd.org/departments/business_office/transportation
Phone: (914) 693-1500 ext. 3042
Email: [email protected]
Eastchester Union Free School District
Website: https://www.eufsdk12.org/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 793-6130
Edgemont Union Free School District
Website: https://www.edgemont.org/
Phone: (914) 472-7768
Email: [email protected]
Elmsford Union Free School District
Website: https://www.elmsfordschools.org/district/transportation
Phone: (914) 592-8440
Greenburgh Central School District
Website: https://www.greenburghcsd.org/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 761-6000 ext. 3140
Email: [email protected]
Harrison Central School District
Website: https://www.harrisoncsd.org/district/business-office/transportation
Phone: (914) 630-3021
Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District
Website: https://www.hohschools.org/district/transportation
Phone: (914) 478-6200 ext. 3106
Email: [email protected]
Irvington Union Free School District
Website: https://www.irvingtonschools.org/district/transportation
Phone: (914) 591-8500 ext. 2311
Email: [email protected]
Katonah-Lewisboro School District
Website: https://www.klschools.org/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 763-7000 ext. 1322
Email: [email protected]
Lakeland Central School District
Website: https://www.lakelandschools.org/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 245-1700 ext. 228
Email: [email protected]
Mamaroneck Union Free School District
Website: https://www.mamkschools.org/parents-community/transportation
Phone: 914-220-3028
Email: [email protected]
Pelham Union Free School District
Website: https://www.pelhamschools.org/parents-and-community/transportation
Phone: (914) 738-3434
Pleasantville Union Free School District
Website: https://www.pleasantvilleschools.com/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 741-1400 ext. 3215
Email: [email protected]
Rye Neck Union Free School District
Website: ryeneck.org
Phone: (914) 777-5200
Email: [email protected]
Scarsdale Union Free School District
Website: https://www.scarsdaleschools.org/90347_3
Phone: 914-721-2433 or 914-721-2434
Email: [email protected]
Tuckahoe Union Free School District
Website: https://tuckahoe-union-free-school-district.echalksites.com/transportation
Phone: (914) 337-6600 ext. 1262
Valhalla Union Free School District
Website: https://www.valhallaschools.org/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 769-5885 ext. 1225
Email: [email protected]
Yorktown Central School District
Website: https://www.yorktown.org/departments/transportation
Phone: (914) 243-8000
Families in these districts should contact their transportation office in February or March each year to confirm procedures and submit requests.
City School Districts
These districts are city school districts. In city districts, transportation to private schools is generally discretionary rather than required under state law, except when required by a student’s IEP. Policies may change from year to year. Families should contact their local school district directly each year to confirm availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines. District contact information is provided below.
Bronx (NYC Department of Education – Office of Pupil Transportation)
Website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation
Phone (OPT): (718) 392-8855
Email: [email protected]
Mount Vernon City School District
Website: https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/departments/operations-and-accountability/transportation
Phone: (914) 665-5195
Email: [email protected]
New Rochelle City School District
Website: https://www.nred.org/page/transportation
Phone: (914) 576-4230
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ryeschools.org/
Main Phone: (914) 967-6100
White Plains City School District
Website: https://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/district-offices/pupil-transportation
Phone: (914) 422-2110
Yonkers Public Schools
Website: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/page/transportation-applications-and-forms
Phone: (914) 376-8015
Additional Info: https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org/o/yps/page/non-public-school-transportation-2024-25-late-application
The April 1 Deadline — Every Year
This is the most important detail for both current and prospective families:
- Transportation must be requested every year.
- Families must generally submit a written transportation request to their home district by April 1 for transportation the following school year.
- Example: For fall 2026 transportation, your request must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
- If you move into a district after April 1, you typically must apply within 30 days of establishing residency.
Summary
For most families living in non-city Westchester school districts, transportation to Hudson Country Montessori School may be available when:
- You meet the minimum distance requirement
- The school is within 15 miles of your home
- A written transportation request is submitted by April 1
- That request is submitted every year and transportation does not automatically renew, even for families currently receiving district busing.
If you live in a city school district, such as New Rochelle, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, White Plains, Rye, or in New York City, transportation to private schools is generally discretionary and must be confirmed directly with your district each year. Because transportation policies, routes, and procedures may change, families should contact their home school district annually to submit the request, confirm current requirements and deadlines.
If you have questions about transportation to Hudson Country Montessori School, or would like help connecting with other families in your area for carpooling, please contact us. We are glad to help guide you as you plan for the year ahead.
