Montessori Elementary School Of Chico

3105 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95973-0959
Tel: (530)343-4308
Grades: K - 8 | 52 students
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Montessori Elementary of Chico began in 1987, (previously known as Montessori Children’s Center). The intent was and is to provide quality education within the context of mutual joy and respect. The elementary program is for children ages five to twelve years old. The current program provides a strong basis in the traditional academic areas of Math, Reading, Spelling, Handwriting, and Language Arts in addition to Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, Geometry, Music, Drama, Art, and Spanish. Physical Education, including group games, aerobics, yoga, and Tai-chi, is also included in the curriculum. In June of 2007, a parent group purchased the school which received its official not-for-profit status in December, 2007.

School Overview:
Montessori Elementary School Of Chico
School Type Montessori School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1987
Student Body
Total Students 52 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 11% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $4,950
Tuition Notes A $300 materials/registration fee is due each year upon enrollment.
Acceptance Rate 90%
Admissions Director Lynn Archer
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Cheering Cross Country
Ski Jumping Soccer

School Notes:

  • Montessori Elementary of Chico began in 1987, (previously known as Montessori Children’s Center). The intent was and is to provide quality education within the context of mutual joy and respect. The elementary program is for children ages six to twelve years old. The current program provides a strong basis in the traditional academic areas of Math, Reading, Spelling, Handwriting, and Language Arts in addition to Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, Geometry, Music, Drama, Art, and Spanish. Physical Education, including group games, aerobics, yoga, and Tai-chi, is also included in the curriculum.

Nearby Schools:

Montessori Elementary School Of Chico
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
American Christian Academy-ext
Gr. 1-12 | 1.8 mi. away
Pleasant Valley Baptist School
Gr. K-12 | 2.2 mi. away
Champion Christian School
Gr. 7-12 | 2.3 mi. away
King's Christian Schoolthe-ag
Gr. PK-6 | 2.6 mi. away
Notre Dame School
Gr. PK-8 | 3.2 mi. away

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