Bay Montessori School

Bay Montessori School is an American Montessori Society affiliated school committed to academic excellence and nurturing the spirit.
The mission of Bay Montessori School is to provide a safe, stimulating, challenging environment in which our children may peak their curiosity and overcome developmental hurdles in the exploration of themselves and our world.
Montessori is a philosophy with the fundamental tenet that a child learns best within a social environment which supports each individual's unique development.
The primary goal of Bay Montessori School is to help each child reach full potential in all areas of his or her life.
The Montessori approach is not just a method; it is a response to life.
Bay Montessori School provides an environment that is enriched with materials that meet the developmental needs of the child.
Each specifically designed classroom is scaled to the size of the child and will allow the child to learn at his or her own pace.
The child will participate in the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination.
The task of the Directress is to prepare the environment, guide the child to it and assist in the unfolding of the child's being.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,412
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres

Student Body

Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade
Bay Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: 'The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth.'
  • Bay Montessori School is an American Montessori Society affiliated school committed to academic excellence and nurturing the spirit. The mission of Bay Montessori School is to provide a safe, stimulating, challenging environment in which our children may peak their curiosity and overcome developmental hurdles in the exploration of themselves and our world. Montessori is a philosophy with the fundamental tenet that a child learns best within a social environment which supports each individual's unique development. The primary goal of Bay Montessori School is to help each child reach full potential in all areas of his or her life. The Montessori approach is not just a method; it is a response to life. Bay Montessori School provides an environment that is enriched with materials that meet the developmental needs of the child. Each specifically designed classroom is scaled to the size of the child and will allow the child to learn at his or her own pace. The child will participate in the development of social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The task of the Directress is to prepare the environment, guide the child to it and assist in the unfolding of the child's being.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bay Montessori School cost?
Bay Montessori School's tuition is approximately $20,412 for private students.
What schools are Bay Montessori School often compared to?
Bay Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Starmaker School Early Education Wyildwood by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Bay Montessori School?
The application deadline for Bay Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,412
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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