Greenoaks Montessori
School Notes Overview:
Greenoaks Montessori was founded in 1980. The school is a sole proprietorship owned by Arielle Ridley. In keeping with the Montessori philosophy the children are encouraged to choose their own "jobs" in the classroom and to learn by their own experiences with the Montessori materials. The children are also taught responsibility for themselves by clearing up and replacing all their work. The children progress at their own speed in all areas of the classroom. They also show the teacher when they are ready for a new area of the class by expressing interest in it on their own. When a child begins a new job the teacher gives the child a demonstration on how the material works and then leaves the child to learn by their own experience in practicing with it. ...
School Overview:
Greenoaks Montessori |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | American Montessori Society (AMS) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - K | |
| County | San Mateo County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 11 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 10 students | ||
| Kind - 1 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 3 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Greenoaks Montessori was founded in 1980. The school is a sole proprietorship owned by Arielle Ridley. In keeping with the Montessori philosophy the children are encouraged to choose their own "jobs" in the classroom and to learn by their own experiences with the Montessori materials. The children are also taught responsibility for themselves by clearing up and replacing all their work. The children progress at their own speed in all areas of the classroom. They also show the teacher when they are ready for a new area of the class by expressing interest in it on their own. When a child begins a new job the teacher gives the child a demonstration on how the material works and then leaves the child to learn by their own experience in practicing with it.
- Profile last updated: 02/16/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94061) | School Zip (94061) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,718 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 43% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $64,839 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.8 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 50 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (94061) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 52% / 48% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Redwoods International Montessori House Of Chldrn - 48 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- St. Pius Elementary School - 302 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Sequoia Preschool Kindergarten - 56 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Montessori Community & Family School - 13 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Thumbelina Nursery School Inc. - 36 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Redwood City, San Mateo County, Zip 94061
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