The Montessori Giving Tree
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–10
Castro Valley, CA
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (street address not shown: the school meets in a private home)
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Castro Valley
- Smaller classes than 75% of Montessori schools nationwide
In Castro Valley, California, The Montessori Giving Tree is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 10th grade. About 12 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Montessori schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 140% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–10
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 2.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 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 75% of Montessori schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Montessori schools nationwide.
- Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- American Montessori Society
- A state or regional independent school association
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 The Montessori Giving Tree
What grades does The Montessori Giving Tree serve?
The Montessori Giving Tree serves grades Pre-K–10.
How many students attend The Montessori Giving Tree?
About 12 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Montessori Giving Tree?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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