Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Brighter Days Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1975
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates for half, full and extended day programs. School hours 7:30-6:00pm
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 82%
School Notes
- Our school accepts children from 2 1/2 years old and potty trained. We have three preschool classrooms and one DK/K classroom. Our student body is 80-100 students.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Brighter Days Montessori School often compared to?
Brighter Days Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Peninsula Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Brighter Days Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Brighter Days Montessori School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for Brighter Days Montessori School?
The application deadline for Brighter Days Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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