Arts and Minds: A "Big Ideas" Speaker Series Learn more
Guidepost Academy logo
logo
Guidepost Academy logo
What is Guidepost Academy?
Schools
Virtual School
Courses
Admissions
ati museum mile middle school and high school

Academy of Thought and Industry Museum Mile

Discover your individual path to excellence

We are a modern Montessori-inspired middle school at Museum Mile, NYC delivering a powerful education for independence, to develop curious, self-motivated adolescents who thrive in school and in life. Address: 12 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075 (in the same building as our kindergarten and elementary school, Guidepost Montessori). Phone: 917-388-1710. E-mail: museummile-admissions@thoughtandindustry.com

Book a Tour
ati museum mile students working on a computer project

Welcome to the future of middle school education!

In Guidepost Academy Museum Mile's middle school program, foundational skills are learned and charted in a way that allows for a wide range of possible career paths. Rather than memorizing, our students apply, integrate, and understand the knowledge they learn.

ati museum mile students standing in front of white board writing welcome to ati

What kind of student is a good fit for Guidepost Academy Museum Mile?

High-achieving students who are looking for an intellectually-challenging school

  • College-bound students looking to get into competitive institutions
  • Ambitious teens looking for a small, private school and a more personalized learning environment
  • Homeschooled or virtual school students looking for more opportunities to socialize and excel
  • Students who are looking for a supportive and accepting community
  • Advanced students looking for a Montessori-inspired middle school
  • Gifted and Talented students looking for an alternative to Museum Mile public middle school

Why Choose Guidepost Academy Museum Mile?

Academic Rigor at Guidepost Academy Museum Mile

Academic Rigor for the Real World

Students are challenged and get the preparation they need to be successful in school and life. Our graduates go on to college, create their own companies, and become global citizens.

  • Students do real work in the world
  • They serve as a productive members of the community
  • They realize their natural desire for independence

View Student OutcomesDownload the Program Guide

We foster a love of learning

Learning is a lifelong pursuit, and we help students discover their own love of learning and watch as it motivates them to expand their knowledge.

Explore AcademicsRead Parent Testimonials
ati museum mile students jumping under a basketball hoop posing for a picture

Intentionally Small Classes

At Guidepost Academy Museum Mile, we choose to have small class sizes because we believe that is the best way to give students the personalized attention – through our unique teaching and coaching structure – that they need to grow and explore.

In a small school community, our students learn and practice self-governance, interdependence, and conflict resolution, gaining a sense of ownership and pride for the community around them.

Explore our Campus and Student Life
ati museum mile student writing on a whiteboard with other students

Learn by doing, not by lecturing

Our Montessori-inspired learning pairs learning academic foundations with real life skill building. Dr. Montessori emphasized that teens should do real work: not just in school, but fully in the world. At Guidepost Academy Museum Mile, we remove the artificial barrier between the vocational and the avocational; what's required for class and what's chosen for life.

View our Curriculum for Middle SchoolLearn more about Montessori Education
coaching at ati museum mile

One-on-One Coaching

Every Guidepost Academy Museum Mile student is paired with a coach, who meets one-on-one to help define the student's values, set goals, take risks, and chart their own path. The coaching curriculum has been built by educational experts and psychologists to support the process of self-creation that is so fundamental to adolescence. The coaching process emphasizes:

  • Self-worth
  • Self-efficacy
  • Self-creation
Learn more about Coaching

Small school communities, globally connected

Guidepost Academy Museum Mile is a tight-knit community that is also connected to a global network, allowing students to learn from industry experts, take part in unique electives, find mentors in your field, and connect with peers around the country and world.

All Guidepost Academy Schools
Accreditation by Cognia and WASC

Guidepost Academy Museum Mile has received accreditation by Cognia™ and WASC, the Accrediting Commission for Schools Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Earning accreditation from the Cognia Global Accreditation Commission means that the system and all of its domestic and international schools are accredited, and that Guidepost Academy is recognized across the nation as meeting the Cognia Standards of Quality. ACS WASC accredits elementary and secondary schools; non-degree granting adult schools; and supplementary education programs.

What Parents are Saying

two ati museum mile students sitting on grass writing

If you're looking for a radically different approach to education that meets your child where they are, Guidepost Academy could be for you. I'm a staunch supporter of public schools and I never envisioned putting my child at a small, private school - until she needed something different. Guidepost Academy has the luxury of caring about the whole child - not just test scores and achievements.

Cara F.

Guidepost Academy Parent Museum Mile

ati museum mile students sitting in class observing their guide

Our daughter has had a wonderful experience at Guidepost Academy. She is challenged far more than was the case at her public school. Our daughter receives the kind of individual attention that would be unheard of even at most private schools. The faculty is kind, fun and creative, and they take our daughter's education very seriously.

Sally M.

Guidepost Academy Parent Museum Mile

Frequently Asked Questions

We charge tuition on a monthly basis during the 10 months the school year is in session. You can find the monthly price displayed on the tuition rate sheet. You’re also locking in the rates that you see displayed for future years.

Learn More about Admissions, Tuition and Financial Aid
list of schools

Student Outcomes

Guidepost Academy Museum Mile’s ultimate goal is to create students who thrive: living happy, fulfilled, and productive lives. We work with each student to identify their own values, set specific goals, and learn how to achieve them. This process gives them a sense of accomplishment, and prepares them for a variety of paths in life.


Many of our students choose to pursue higher education, and to date we have a 100% placement rate for college-bound seniors. In addition to their coach and guides, students work with a full-time, licensed college counselor.

Here is where you will find some of our recent Guidepost Academy graduates:

Meet Guidepost Academy Museum Mile's School Leaders and Guides

In Montessori education, a guide is a teacher, but not a teacher in the way that's presented in a traditional school model. A Montessori teacher, or Guide, is a facilitator who journeys alongside students in the process of learning and self-construction and guides them toward their innate human potential.

Our Team

Dr. Ronald J Martorelli
Dr. Ronald J Martorelli

Head of School

Read More
Dr. Ronald J Martorelli
Head of School
Ron has a Doctorate in Teaching & Learning from Hofstra University and has over 20 years of experience as a teacher and school administrator. He enjoys reading, the arts, gardening, cooking, and the outdoors with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Matt Ross
Matt Ross

Middle School STEM Guide

Read More
Matt Ross
Middle School STEM Guide
Matt is a lifelong hockey player who now enjoys hiking and cooking with his wife, and he travels every chance he gets. His degree is in Industrial Math with a minor in Physics and worked for five years as a software developer between NYC and Quebec. Matt was inspired by one of his own professors to get into education, and he hopes to continue passing that inspiration on to his students. His goal is to spark curiosity and excitement in STEM!
Malkah Schack
Malkah Schack

ATI Humanities Guide

Read More
Malkah Schack
ATI Humanities Guide
Malkah is our teaching and curriculum development college intern. She is a passionate historian and has been teaching various courses at the middle school and high school level for four years. She enjoys many hobbies including reading, writing, historical sewing, collecting vintage clothing, and hiking. She can’t wait to meet everyone and set off on adventures in world history exploration!

Start your journey with us

Learn

Learn about Guidepost Academy by attending one or more of our upcoming events and virtual info sessions

Attend

Consider a attending Shadow Day on campus to experience a day in the life of an Guidepost Academy student

Apply

Submit your student application to Guidepost Academy, which includes the option for financial aid (if necessary)

Start

Work with Admissions to prepare for your first day of school! We can't wait to have you join our community
Dashed line background
ati museum mile map location

Take a school tour

Guidepost Academy Museum Mile is located at 12 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075 US, in the same building our kindergarten and elementary school, Guidepost Montessori. We'd love for you to come and visit!

Attend a program overivewBook a Tour

Experience school on your terms

Join a school community designed to support your education with coaching, small classes, and a commitment to our core values. Engage in deep study and personal exploration as a student at Guidepost Academy.

Learn more about our:

Visit Higher Ground Education to learn more about our mission to make learner-centered education the mainstream.

Get Started
Fill out the form to learn more about the program, tuition, and availability at your desired campus.