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Rising Star Montessori School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

Alameda, CA

1421 High 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

Rising Star Montessori School is a Montessori school in Alameda, California, for students from pre-K through kindergarten. It has about 21 students and around 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 9.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
21
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 9.5 hours
School year
180 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 79% of preschool programs in California.
    • Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.

    Students by survey year

    47’11–1251’13–1446’15–1643’17–1823’19–208’21–2221’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K69
    K2
    TK19

    Student body

    White52%
    Asian24%
    Two or more races24%

    Member of

    • American Montessori Society

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    What grades does Rising Star Montessori School serve?

    Rising Star Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Rising Star Montessori School?

    About 21 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Rising Star Montessori School?

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