South Coast Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
Goleta, CA
7421 Mirano Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Goleta
- Smaller classes than 87% of Montessori schools in California
In Goleta, California, South Coast Montessori is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 4th grade. About 16 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 87% of Montessori elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–4
- Students
- 16
- Teachers
- 7.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 9 girls, 7 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 87% 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 2019–20.
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 South Coast Montessori
What grades does South Coast Montessori serve?
South Coast Montessori serves grades Pre-K–4.
How many students attend South Coast Montessori?
About 16 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at South Coast Montessori?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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