Santa Cruz Montessori nurtures and guides children from 18 months to 15 years.
We have beautiful, safe, repared environments.
We nurture self-descipline, responsibility, and collaborative learning.
We develop strong critical thinking skills and the full breadth of academics.
Our teachers are experienced, engaged, patient, and kind.
We appreciate each child as unique and a force for good in the world.
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other Montessori association(s) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 205 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 58% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $14,120 |
| Tuition Notes | Annual tuition ranges from 10280 to 15910 depending on student's age and schedule |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Admissions Director | Kathy Rideout |
School Notes:
Santa Cruz Montessori nurtures and guides children from 18 months
to 15 years with a philosophy of quality education and exceptional
care in a safe and nurturing environment. Our programs focus on
building independence, a love of learning, and respect for self,
others, and our world. At Santa Cruz Montessori we see education as
a "preparation for life." The mission of Santa Cruz Montessori is
to guide and nurture the natural unfolding of the whole individual
in a developmentally based Montessori learning environment. We
believe that respect - for ourselves, each other and our
environment (school, community and world) - is the foundation of
Santa Cruz Montessori philosophy and drives our efforts at peace
through education. We are committed to respect in all areas of our
educational efforts, including: collaboration among staff, Board
members, volunteers and parents to achieve mission-driven goals; an
environment of acceptance for diverse people, ideas, cultures and
economics; compassion and trust with one another; and individual
responsibility in contributing to the creation of a quality
Montessori environment for all.
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is The Bay School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Twin Lakes Christian School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tara Redwood School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Students Grades
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AptosTwin Lakes Christian School
(Christian)2701 Cabrillo College Drive
Aptos, CA, 95003
(831)465-3301(Christian)0.4 mi | 236 students | Gr. K-8 -
SoquelTara Redwood School
Montessori School5810 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA, 95073
(831)462-9632Montessori School1.4 mi | 31 students | Gr. PK-3 -
Santa CruzGood Shepherd Catholic School
(Roman Catholic)2727 Mattison Ln
Santa Cruz, CA, 95065
(831)476-4000(Roman Catholic)2.3 mi | 178 students | Gr. NS-8 -
Santa CruzThe Bay School
Special Education School5400 Soquel Avenue, Suite F
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
(831)462-9620Special Education School2.5 mi | n/a students | Gr. K-12 -
SoquelMerit Academy2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA, 95073
(831)462-56552.5 mi | 24 students | Gr. 9-12
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