Crescent Montessori School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-7
Enrollment: 56 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,500
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-7

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Crescent Montessori School
Pre-K	23
Kind	8
1	5
2	4
3	4
4	3
5	4
6	2
7	3

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1994

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

56 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

15 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

7 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AlgebraBiology

ChemistryGeometry

Language Arts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,500

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% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$500

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Karin Niehoff

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Crescent Montessori School celebrates its 19th anniversary this year.
Formerly Vintage Country Day School founded by a group of parents in 1983, the school changed hands in the Fall 1994 when Karin Niehoff, Head Teacher, became owner and director.
The school continues the tradition of offering a quality Montessori program for children ages 2 through 5 in the Primary class and ages 6-12 in the Elementary class.
Our connection to the community is lasting and strong thanks to the many families with children who have shared their school years in our lovely classrooms in the Sonoma Community Center.
Our staff is dedicated to providing the best possible environment for each child to flourish and grow during the important formative years and continuing with us through Elementary and beyond with our new Middle School class beginning September 2013.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL The new school year, 2013-2014 marks the 19th year for Crescent Montessori School. Formerly Vintage Country Day School founded by a group of parents in 1983, the school changed hands in the fall 1994 when Karin Niehoff, Head Teacher, became owner and director. The school continues the tradition of offering a quality Montessori program for children ages 2 - 5 in the Primary class and ages 5-11 in the Elementary class. As we continue to grow a grade level is added each year. Our connection to the community is lasting and strong thanks to the many families whose children have started their school years in our lovely classroom at the Sonoma Community Center. Our Staff is dedicated to providing the best possible environment for each child to flourish and grow during the important formative years and continuing with us through Elementary and beyond with our new Middle School class beginning September 2013.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Crescent Montessori School cost?

Crescent Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,500 for private students.

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What is the acceptance rate of Crescent Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of Crescent Montessori School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

When is the application deadline for Crescent Montessori School?

The application deadline for Crescent Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Sonoma County, CA is $12,306 for elementary schools and $24,602 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sonoma County, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).