Montessori House of Children
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
San Francisco, CA
1187 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The largest preschool in San Francisco
- Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
In San Francisco, California, Montessori House of Children is a Montessori school for kindergarten. About 30 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 275% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 9 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Kindergarten only
- Students
- 30
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 15 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 9 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of preschool programs in California (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 88% 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.
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 Montessori House of Children
What grades does Montessori House of Children serve?
Montessori House of Children serves kindergarten only.
How many students attend Montessori House of Children?
About 30 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori House of Children?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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