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Dandy Lion Montessori School

1089 Baden Ave Grover Beach, CA 93433

Tel: (805) 481-1735

www.dandylionmontessori.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 42 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 42 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Dandy Lion Montessori School
Pre-K	32
Kind	10

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Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Motto

'Where Children Learn How to Learn'

Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Dandy Lion Montessori School's mission is simply to serve the children of the exceptional parents in our community, who are truly concerned about the future of their children in these uncertain times.
We provide our students with the very best start in their lifelong learning adventure, by implementing an authentic montessori program, which the International Association of Progressive Montessori is respected for worldwide.
We excel in maintaining a specially prepared educational environment for their budding minds to explore and utilize in developing critical thinking skills.

Dandy Lion Montessori School's mission is simply to serve the children of the exceptional parents in our community, who are truly concerned about the future of their children in these uncertain times.
We provide our students with the very best start in their lifelong learning adventure, by implementing an authentic montessori program, which the International Association of Progressive Montessori is respected for worldwide.
We excel in maintaining a specially prepared educational environment for their budding minds to explore and utilize in developing critical thinking skills.

Source: Verified school update

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

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The average private school tuition in San Luis Obispo County, CA is $12,674 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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