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Montessori Elementary School of Alameda

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7

Alameda, CA

1400 6th St, Alameda, CA 94501

Overall grade: A-

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

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Alameda since at least 2011

In Alameda, California, Montessori Elementary School of Alameda is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 7th grade. About 15 students attend, with roughly 7 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–7
Students
15
Teachers
2.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 9 girls, 6 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

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 81% of Montessori elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 119 Montessori elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    14’11–1211’13–1478’15–1624’17–1820’19–2023’21–2215’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K1
    TK3
    12
    24
    32
    41
    51
    71

    Student body

    Two or more races53%
    White13%
    Black13%
    Asian13%
    Hispanic or Latino7%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    Questions about Montessori Elementary School of Alameda

    What grades does Montessori Elementary School of Alameda serve?

    Montessori Elementary School of Alameda serves grades Pre-K–7.

    How many students attend Montessori Elementary School of Alameda?

    About 15 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori Elementary School of Alameda?

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