Alcuin Montessori School

We offer a Montessori program that balances the social and emotional growth of the child with the pursuit of academic excellence. Our classrooms are multi-age, with a three-year-cycle that truly benefits the child`s ability to develop at his own pace, while allowing the relationship with the teacher to flourish.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1961
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Alcuin Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by program. Please see website for details: www.alcuin.org and select Admissions.
Admissions Director
Alejandra Valera

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
After School Chess, Chess Scholars, Engineering For Kids

Arts and Music Programs:
Ballet Class, Dance: Tap and Hip Hop, Percussion, Piano, Ukulele

School Notes

We invite you to explore Alcuin Montessori and experience for yourself the joy in the eyes of our students and the pride on the faces of our faculty and staff. We offer a Montessori program,for children ages 0-14 that balances the social and emotionalgrowth of the child with the pursuit of academic excellence.

Our classrooms are multi-age with a three-year-cycle that truly benefits children's ability to develop at their own pace, while allowing the relationship with the teacher to flourish. The goal of our program is to guide your children in their developmentof independence, self-knowledge, academic discovery and an internal desire for life-long learning.

Programs include:
  • Parent/Infant birth-18 months
  • Toddler 18-30 months
  • Primary 3-6 years
  • All Year Montessori (for ages 3-6)
  • Junior Elementary 6-9 years
  • Sr. Elementary 9-12 years
  • Middle School 12-14 years
  • Before and after school care is available for students age 3-12.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alcuin Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Alcuin Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Alcuin Montessori School offer?
Alcuin Montessori School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Swimming.
When is the application deadline for Alcuin Montessori School?
The application deadline for Alcuin 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: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 133 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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