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Montessori School of San Diego

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3

San Diego, CA

1323 W Spruce St, San Diego, CA 92103

Overall grade: A-

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
  • Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011

In San Diego, California, Montessori School of San Diego is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 25 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–3
Students
25
Teachers
4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 12 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7 hours
School year
176 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 51% of Montessori elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Montessori elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 119 Montessori elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    46’11–1271’13–1416’15–1624’17–1850’19–2060’21–2225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K51
    K11
    16
    25
    33

    Student body

    White56%
    Asian24%
    Hispanic or Latino16%
    Black4%

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    What grades does Montessori School of San Diego serve?

    Montessori School of San Diego serves grades Pre-K–3.

    How many students attend Montessori School of San Diego?

    About 25 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Montessori School of San Diego?

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