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Big City Montessori School

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Since 1972, Big City Montessori has successfully provided a safe and nurturing environment for children.
We respect the individuality of each child while allowing them to experience a sense of community.
Our commitment is to nurture and inspire independent, caring students.
We guide our Montessori students to learn respect for self, for others, for ideas and for their natural environment.
BCMS is proud to have diverse families in our school. Children with dietary or medical needs, racially mixed families, children with two moms or two dads are all welcome to be a part of our family.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $38,000
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Motto
Joyful Learning, Devoted Teachers, Boundless Knowledge.

Student Body

Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Big City Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
25 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No media branded apparel / accessories allowed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$600.00 Application Fee (one time) $2,000.00 yearly Tuition Deposit to hold space.
Summer Program Cost Notes
We are a full time, year round - 12 month program.
Admissions Director
Jill Walsh

School Notes

  • Since 1972, Big City Montessori has successfully provided a safe and nurturing environment for children. We respect the individuality of each child while allowing them to experience a sense of community. Our commitment is to nurture and inspire independent, caring students. We guide our Montessori students to learn respect for self, for others, for ideas and for their natural environment. BCMS is proud to have diverse families in our school. Children with dietary or medical needs, racially mixed families, children with two moms or two dads are all welcome to be a part of our family.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Big City Montessori School cost?
Big City Montessori School's tuition is approximately $38,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Big City Montessori School?
The application deadline for Big City Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Big City Montessori School located?
Big City Montessori School is located in the Apparel City neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.

School Reviews

5  
It's been a year since our son has attended BCMS and we couldn't be happier with the leaps in his growth & development. As a 3.5 year old, he has good fine motor skills (drawing & writing), is able to focus for long periods of time (completes 100-piece puzzles on his own), and is starting to read & write simple words -- much of this is because of BCMS's montessori style of teaching & structured program. The teachers are experienced, loving, calm, and helpful; the adult to child ratio is 6-8:1. We very much appreciate how CLEAN the facility is, and the space is just beautiful & enriching, indoors & outside in the playground area. There is music, art, and spanish enrichment programs every week, and even on-site field trips that allow my son to learn hands-on about things from wildlife to different cultures & holidays. Lastly, they have an onsite kitchen with freshly prepared hot lunches everyday.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $38,000
  • Average class size: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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