Springfield Montessori School

2780 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598-0945
Springfield Montessori School is based on the educational philosophies of Maria Montessori. The program ensures an environment that is conducive to learning – an environment rich in life giving activities suited to the needs of the developing child. We provide an environment that promotes a love of learning. We help the child develop physical and mental order and "Inner Discipline." We provide an environment and materials within it that will meet the child’s emotional, cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical developmental needs. We help the child to help himself through the processes of independence, responsibility, socialization, grace and courtesy. To achieve and maintain the standards demanded by the Montessori method of education, Springfield Montessori teachers are trained in the Montessori philosophies and have a thorough knowledge of the young child’s stages of social, cognitive, psychological, and physiological development.

School Overview:

Springfield Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students 165 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 28% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • Springfield Montessori School is based on the educational philosophies of Maria Montessori. The program ensures an environment that is conducive to learning – an environment rich in life giving activities suited to the needs of the developing child. We provide an environment that promotes a love of learning. We help the child develop physical and mental order and "Inner Discipline." We provide an environment and materials within it that will meet the child’s emotional, cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical developmental needs. We help the child to help himself through the processes of independence, responsibility, socialization, grace and courtesy. To achieve and maintain the standards demanded by the Montessori method of education, Springfield Montessori teachers are trained in the Montessori philosophies and have a thorough knowledge of the young child’s stages of social, cognitive, psychological, and physiological development.

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Springfield Montessori School
Gr. K | 0 mi. away
De La Salle High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Carondelet High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.5 mi. away
St Francis Of Assisi School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Berean Christian High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Seven Hills School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.3 mi. away

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