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East Bay Montessori

The East Bay Montessori program nurtures children's quest for independence.
They learn to control themselves physically and refine their gross and fine motor abilities.
Cognitively, they have the opportunity to explore a broad range of Montessori materials, including those that provide them with a solid foundation for beginning reading, and learning basic math concepts.
They also learn to become part of a community, make enduring friendships, and learn to socialize harmoniously. East Bay Montessori classrooms are all multi-age, serving children in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
The multi-age classroom provides an environment in which children can move at their own pace, and be both learners and teachers at the same time. Curriculum Studies by Dr. Maria Montessori and contemporary researchers support the notion that a child's first three years of life, and next three years of education outside the home, are the most important in shaping his or her personality and ability to learn.
Children learn more during this period of time than at any other, and set important patterns for the future.
Skills learned become the foundation that helps them grow in independence. Each of our classrooms are divided into five distinct areas, each of which is devoted to learning about a particular subject.
There are separate places for children to engage in practical life studies, cultural studies, sensorial studies, and learn about language and math.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $29,100
  • Acceptance rate: 68%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / Jun. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
East Bay Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Ranging from Kindergarten at $29,100 to Middle School at $32,800
% on Financial Aid
50%
Acceptance Rate
68%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Rachel Kleinman
Admissions Associate
Caroline Hamel

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music

School Notes

  • Preparation for Life,
  • Education for Peace,
  • A Community for Children.
  • East Bay Montessori prepares children to thrive. Purposeful activity, multi-age classrooms, adult and peer role models, and an exceptional Montessori curriculum prepare the students to participate meaningfully and skilfully in an ever-changing world. Students leave East Bay Montessori primed for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in high school, college, and in life. Education for Peace: "The experience of our classroom is what lets us know that peace is possible, as Gandhi and Montessori envisioned it, if we `begin with the children.` " -- Jane Wechsler, our school's founder.
  • The classroom is a place of peace at East Bay Montessori. Children express their innate sense of justice, equality, and goodness within the classroom community. Regular experiences of peaceful conflict resolution, freedom within limits, and social responsibility cultivate a value system our graduates carry out into the greater world to contribute to a more peaceful society. A Community for Children: "Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future." - Dr. Maria Montessori.
  • The Montessori classroom is a loving community within which all members actively support one another while successfully pursuing their own development and interests. This sense of interconnectedness and responsibility is carried by alumni and families into the community at large. EBM is a community of students, teachers, administrators, board members, and parents who are focused on doing that which serves children best.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does East Bay Montessori cost?
East Bay Montessori's tuition is approximately $29,100 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of East Bay Montessori?
The acceptance rate of East Bay Montessori is 68%, which is lower than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for East Bay Montessori?
The application deadline for East Bay Montessori is Jan. 31 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 90 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $29,100
  • Acceptance rate: 68%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / Jun. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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