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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Where Children Learn How to Learn'
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dandy Lion Montessori School offer a summer program?
Yes, Dandy Lion Montessori School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Dandy Lion Montessori School?
The application deadline for Dandy Lion Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Dandy Lion Montessori School is Coastal Christian School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool (1.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
(Catholic)
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students Tuition listed
1005 N. Oak Park Blvd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy ![Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org]( "Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1005 N. Oak Park Blvd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
416 Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-3836
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-3836
11.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 35 students
682 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-2131
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-2131
11.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 22 students
165 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
(Catholic)
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1005 N. Oak Park Blvd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Valley View Adventist Junior Academy ![Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org]( "Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Childrens School
Montessori School
4200 S Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6691
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6691
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
(Catholic)
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 14 students Tuition listed
Montessori Childrens School
Montessori School
4200 S Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6691
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6691
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Old Mission School ![Old Mission School Photo - Welcome to Old Mission School]( "Old Mission School Photo - Welcome to Old Mission School")
(Catholic)
761 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
165 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grover Beach Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
365 South 10th St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3770
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3770
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Fairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 The Pike
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3740
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Oceano Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1551 17th St.
Oceano, CA 93445
(805) 474-3800
Oceano, CA 93445
(805) 474-3800
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Grover Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
770 North Eighth St.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3700
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 474-3700
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Linda Dr.
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-3730
1.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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