Montessori De Terra Linda
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
San Rafael, CA
610 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in San Rafael
- Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
In San Rafael, California, Montessori De Terra Linda is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 96 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 26% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 96
- Teachers
- 17.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 45 girls, 51 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of Montessori elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% 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
- Association Montessori Internationale
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about Montessori De Terra Linda
What grades does Montessori De Terra Linda serve?
Montessori De Terra Linda serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Montessori De Terra Linda?
About 96 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori De Terra Linda?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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