Scripps Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
San Diego, CA
9939 Old Grove Rd, San Diego, CA 92131
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Montessori school in San Diego
- Smaller classes than 76% of Montessori schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 28% since 2011–12
- Serving families in San Diego since at least 2011
In San Diego, California, Scripps Montessori School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 41 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Montessori elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 28% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 41
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 25 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of Montessori elementary schools in California (3 students per teacher).
- Larger than 54% 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
Member of
- 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 Scripps Montessori School
What grades does Scripps Montessori School serve?
Scripps Montessori School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Scripps Montessori School?
About 41 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Scripps Montessori School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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