Santa Monica Montessori

1909 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
Tel: (310)829-3551
Grades: PK - 9 | 283 students
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Santa Monica Montessori School is a private academic preschool and elementary school through eighth grade based on the philosophy of freeing the child's potential in a stimulating environment. Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman M.D. in Italy, developed what she called the "prepared environment" which helps your child develop according to his or her own capacities in a non-competitive private school environment. The goal of a prepared environment is to help your child develop self-confidence and independence that inspires self-discipline and a love of learning which will remain throughout his/her life. Montessori Schools emphasize individual as opposed to group development. Dr. Montessori believed that the most effective impulse to learning was self-motivation, so a prepared environment does not force information and skills onto the child but rather he acquires the knowledge himself. Santa Monica Montessori School offers your child love, security, and a stimulating private school environment that inspires learning through exploration and discovery. We have a very diverse student body representing many countries, cultures and races. We work with the "Connections for Children" Organization.

School Overview:
Santa Monica Montessori
School Type Montessori School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 9
Year Founded 1960
Student Body
Total Students 283 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 22:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 20%
Average Class Size 12 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Comfort rules. Dress like a kid!!)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes 1/2 day-$10950 academic year school day-$12950 academic year extended day-$14950 academic year Payments accepted $100 application fee $500 registration fee (books, supplies, insurance)
% on Financial Aid 10%
Average Financial Aid Grant $250
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Barbara Schubel, Principal
Admissions Associate Dr. Ivy Sinjur
Sports
Total Sports Offered 8 sports
Sports
Ballet Basketball
Bowling Dance
Gymnastics Soccer
Swimming Track and Field
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Arts/Crafts Building Workshop (blocks)
Cooklng Dance & Movement
Homework Club Mandarin Chinese
Peace Garden Spanish
Sports Storytelling
Voice and Piano

School Notes:

  • The child will be encouraged to think outside the box! We encourage creativity. We have a very diverse student body representing many countries, cultures and races.
  • An unpretentious environment encouraging genuine values
  • Organic snacks and lunches!
  • A safe, beautiful environment in an old mansion

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Nearby Schools:

Santa Monica Montessori
Gr. PK-9 | 0 mi. away
Saint Anne School
Gr. K-8 | 0.1 mi. away
Crossroads Elementary
Gr. K-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences
Gr. K-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Westside Waldorf School
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
New Path Montessori School
Gr. PK-K | 0.5 mi. away

View all schools in: Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Zip 90404

School Reviews:

  • Recommended October 27,2012 - My daughter first attended the school and now my son goes there. I can''t speak highly enough of Mrs. Crisman the director and all the staff at the school. It is a very special place and we have been absolutely thrilled with the attention our kids received. We credit everyone at this school with the little geniuses they have become.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended October 06,2012 - An amazing school and an amazing program, our 10 year old just took an admissions test at another school (we had to move and change schools for employment reasons) and they are telling us that he is reading and writing at almost a high school level and doing math at a high school level. This was just a couple of years after we were told he may have special needs by a public school teacher. I would both strongly recommend Santa Monica Montessori School and strongly recommend avoiding the public schools in the area.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended June 20,2012 - Amazing school with a lot of really great programs and a staff that feels more like a family than a company. We decided on a private school after having a very disappointing experience with the public schools in the area. We selected this school in particular because the executive director is one of the most well known teacher trainers in the montessori field, and we have been excited by our child''s progress (though he was a genius already). =)*-Posted by Parent *

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