Taproot Montessori-La Mesa

5173 Guava Ave, La Mesa, CA, 91941-0919 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Our primary Goal is to provide children, between the ages of 2 and 6, a stimulating social and safe learning environment where parents can confidently entrust their children for education with extended care available. Full and 1/2 day, 3 to 5 day schedules are available. Taproot utilizes the Montessori philosophy and method of teaching a curriculum centered on Daily Living Activities and concrete materials to enhance your child's senses, language and math skills. Materials to augment learning about geography, science, art and music are also in the classroom. ...

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School Overview:

 
Taproot Montessori-La Mesa
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
Year Founded 1981
County San Diego County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 36 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 40%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 30 students
Kind - 6 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 4 teachers
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:52 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 236 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition details are located on our website.
Head of School Jacqueline Biggs
Admissions Director Jacqueline Biggs

School Notes:

  • Our primary Goal is to provide children, between the ages of 2 and 6, a stimulating social and safe learning environment where parents can confidently entrust their children for education with extended care available. Full and 1/2 day, 3 to 5 day schedules are available. Taproot utilizes the Montessori philosophy and method of teaching a curriculum centered on Daily Living Activities and concrete materials to enhance your child's senses, language and math skills. Materials to augment learning about geography, science, art and music are also in the classroom.
  • Profile last updated: 02/26/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (91941)
School Zip (91941)
(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 44,651 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 40% 32%
Population Average Age 38 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $45,916 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 46 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (91941)


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