San Anselmo Montessori School

San Anselmo Montessori School has been serving the cognitive developmental and emotional needs of children two years and ten months to six years of age since 1971.
A childs growth is positively influenced through a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
SAMS is committed to individualized education, allowing a child the freedom to develop at his or her own pace.
Our environment provides a varying degree of challenge from which a child may, with guidance, choose work according to their level of development.
Our goal is to provide a stimulating and safe environment in which children develop a love of learning, a high sense of self-esteem, and to acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
San Anselmo Montessori School believe that childrens education is a responsibility school and parents share.
There is a real family atmosphere, and the sense of a community at work for the best possible school.
We care about our children, our staff and each other.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Average class size: 40 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
San Anselmo Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
Average Class Size
40 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • San Anselmo Montessori School has been serving the cognitive developmental and emotional needs of children two years and ten months to six years of age since 1971.
  • A childs growth is positively influenced through a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
  • SAMS is committed to individualized education, allowing a child the freedom to develop at his or her own pace.
  • Our environment provides a varying degree of challenge from which a child may, with guidance, choose work according to their level of development.
  • Our goal is to provide a stimulating and safe environment in which children develop a love of learning, a high sense of self-esteem, and to acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
  • San Anselmo Montessori School believe that childrens education is a responsibility school and parents share.
  • There is a real family atmosphere, and the sense of a community at work for the best possible school.
  • We care about our children, our staff and each other.
Source: Verified school update

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The application deadline for San Anselmo Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Average class size: 40 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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