Montessori School Of Central Marin uses the Montessori educational philosophy believes that the educational method, to be effective, must support and address the nature of the child.
The nature of the child is not a theoretical construct, but based upon Montessori's detailed observation of the child.
Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman to earn a degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Rome in Italy, had a varied and extensive background in science before beginning her work as an educational reformer.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Montessori School Of Central Marin uses the Montessori educational philosophy believes that the educational method, to be effective, must support and address the nature of the child. The nature of the child is not a theoretical construct, but based upon Montessori's detailed observation of the child. Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman to earn a degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Rome in Italy, had a varied and extensive background in science before beginning her work as an educational reformer.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Central Marin?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Central Marin is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori School Of Central Marin is Marin Catholic High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Raphael School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Trinity Preschool & Kindergarten (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Trinity Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Grades: PK-K | 108 students 1.1 miles 333 Woodland Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4526
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4526
1.1
PK-K
108
Grades: 9-12 | 772 students 1.5 miles 675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
1.5
9-12
772
St. Raphael School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 226 students 1.5 miles 1100 5th Ave
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 454-4455
1.5
PK-8
226
Grades: K-12 | 193 students 1.7 miles 406 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-5765
1.7
K-12
193
Grades: 9-12 | 440 students 1.8 miles 1600 Mission Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4550
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 453-4550
1.8
9-12
440
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