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Arroyo Grande Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Arroyo Grande, CA

216 Oak St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only preschool in Arroyo Grande
  • Smaller classes than 67% of preschools in California

In Arroyo Grande, California, Arroyo Grande Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 10 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of preschool programs in California. Enrollment is up about 233% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 8 hours, 220 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
10
Teachers
3.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 5 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 8 hours
School year
220 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of preschool programs in California (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of preschool programs in California.
    • Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.

    Students by survey year

    3’11–123’15–163’17–186’21–2210’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K13
    K4
    TK6

    Student body

    White70%
    Black30%

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    Questions about Arroyo Grande Montessori School

    What grades does Arroyo Grande Montessori School serve?

    Arroyo Grande Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Arroyo Grande Montessori School?

    About 10 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Arroyo Grande Montessori School?

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