Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
San Jose, CA
1425 Old Piedmont Rd, San Jose, CA 95132
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Montessori school in San Jose
- Smaller classes than 91% of Montessori schools in California
In San Jose, California, Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 16 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of Montessori elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 220% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 9.5 hours, 233 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–1
- Students
- 16
- Teachers
- 9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 9.5 hours
- School year
- 233 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 91% of Montessori elementary schools in California (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% 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
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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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 Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy
What grades does Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy serve?
Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–1.
How many students attend Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy?
About 16 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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