Diablo Valley Montessori School
Tel:
(925)283-6036
- The goals of Diablo Valley Montessori School are to offer the community the educational alternative of the highest standard of Montessori education and childcare; build for each child a strong foundation of practical and academic skills; strengthen each child's self-confidence and courage to be creative by offering freedom of self-expression in a prepared environment; help each child to realize his or her full potential as a responsible world citizen; and promote the continued development and training of staff.
- The role of the Montessori teacher is to aid children in their natural development and to support them in developing his or her full potential.
- This is achieved by carefully observing each child in order to assess and meet their individual needs.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 155 students
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1965 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 155 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 30% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 40% |
| Average Class Size | 21 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Ranges from $7,250 to $22,080 |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Diablo Valley Montessori School is Springstone (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Child Day Schools - Lafayette (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is The Child Day Schools - Lafayette (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lafayette Grades: NS-K | 85 students
0.2 miles
1049 Stuart St.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925)284-7092 0.2 NS-K
85 - LafayetteSpringstoneSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 6-12 | 55 students
0.4 miles
1035 Carol Ln
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925)962-9660 0.4 6-12
55 - Lafayette Grades: NS-5 | 293 students
1.1 miles
999 Leland Dr
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925)938-9958 1.1 NS-5
293 - LafayetteSt. Perpetua School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 272 students
1.1 miles
3445 Hamlin Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925)284-1640 1.1 PK-8
272 - Lafayette Grades: K-8 | 162 students
1.6 miles
955 Risa Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925)284-8288 1.6 K-8
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