Oakland Montessori School

For over 30 years Oakland Montessori School has been dedicated to supporting the independent, confident child -- balancing impressive classroom learning with the accompanying social, creative and physical discovery and development that is so vital to young children.
In this gentle Follow the child approach, children are allowed to follow their own instincts to explore, move, share with a group, to be independent and make decisions, create order, develop self-control, abstract ideas from experience, use the creative imagination, work hard, repeat, concentrate and perfect one's efforts and creations.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • For over 30 years Oakland Montessori School has been dedicated to supporting the independent, confident child -- balancing impressive classroom learning with the accompanying social, creative and physical discovery and development that is so vital to young children. In this gentle “Follow the child†approach, children are allowed to follow their own instincts to explore, move, share with a group, to be independent and make decisions, create order, develop self-control, abstract ideas from experience, use the creative imagination, work hard, repeat, concentrate and perfect one's efforts and creations.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Oakland Montessori School often compared to?
Oakland Montessori Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Renaissance International School, Growing Light Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Oakland Montessori School?
The application deadline for Oakland Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Oakland Montessori School located?
Oakland Montessori School is located in the Upper Dimond neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Upper Dimond.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Oakland, CA is $23,917 for elementary schools and $25,857 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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