Maria Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
San Diego, CA
4544 Pocahontas Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
In San Diego, California, Maria Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 108 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 108
- Teachers
- 8.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 53 girls, 55 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of Montessori elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 119 Montessori elementary schools 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
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 Maria Montessori School
What grades does Maria Montessori School serve?
Maria Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Maria Montessori School?
About 108 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Maria Montessori School?
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