Montessori Childrens School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
San Luis Obispo, CA
4200 S Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in San Luis Obispo
- Serving families in San Luis Obispo since at least 2011
In San Luis Obispo, California, Montessori Childrens School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 58 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 58
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 31 girls, 27 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 71% 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
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 Montessori Childrens School
What grades does Montessori Childrens School serve?
Montessori Childrens School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Montessori Childrens School?
About 58 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori Childrens School?
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