Grand Lake Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Oakland, CA
466 Chetwood St, Oakland, CA 94610
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 72% of preschools in California
- Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011
In Oakland, California, Grand Lake Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 10 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of preschool programs in California. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 10
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of preschool programs in California (2 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
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- Association Montessori Internationale
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Grand Lake Montessori
What grades does Grand Lake Montessori serve?
Grand Lake Montessori serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Grand Lake Montessori?
About 10 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Grand Lake Montessori?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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