Valley Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
Bakersfield, CA
11645 Venture Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Bakersfield
Valley Montessori Academy is a Montessori school in Bakersfield, California, for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. It has about 48 students and around 10 students per teacher. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–3
- Students
- 48
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 23 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 64% of Montessori elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 119 Montessori elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
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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 Valley Montessori Academy
What grades does Valley Montessori Academy serve?
Valley Montessori Academy serves grades Pre-K–3.
How many students attend Valley Montessori Academy?
About 48 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Valley Montessori Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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