Just as each child is unique; each Montessori school is unique! Folsom Montessori offers beautiful, inviting classrooms with sequenced, hands-on learning activities encouraging thought, exploration, and creativity. Children follow their own interests and take the time they need to internalize each experience.
In our classrooms, intellectual, creative, physical, and social growth flourish.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
14 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is $6400 payable in 10 installments for the school year (Sept-May).
Admissions Director
Lise Witthaus
School Notes
- Folsom Montessori, founded in 1980, was the first Montessori school in Folsom.
- Wonderful children and families have filled our school for 42 years!
- As Montessori teachers, we are trained to know when to give guidance and when to step back and allow the children the satisfaction of their own work, discoveries, and successes.
- Our low teacher/child ratio enables our experienced teachers to spend more time with each child. Our preschool classes have a maximum of 7 students/teacher. Our PreKindergarten class has a mazimum of 8 students/teacher.
- We offer a morning preschool class: Mon-Fri 8:45am - 11:45am
- We offer a mornng PreK/Kindergarten: Mon-Fri 9am - noon
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Folsom Montessori School?
The application deadline for Folsom Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Folsom Montessori School is Odyssey Learning Center (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Folsom Crescent School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sundance Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1143 Sibley St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0531
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0531
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
Sundance Montessori School ![Sundance Montessori School Photo]( "Sundance Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
216 Natoma St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-6034
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-6034
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 103 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Notre Dame School
(Catholic)
309 Montrose Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-4129
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-4129
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
450 Blue Ravine Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 510-0330
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 510-0330
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 Tuition listed
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy
Montessori School
196 Blue Ravine Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-9448
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-9448
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Odyssey Learning Center
Special Education School
7150 Santa Juanita Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 988-0258
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 988-0258
1.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students
Placer Learning Center
Special Education School
5477 Eureka Rd Ste 2
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 774-1260
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 774-1260
4.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Gates Of Learning Center
All-boys | Special Education School
1780 Vernon St. Suite #5
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-1111
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-1111
6.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
District Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
7006 Rossmore Ln
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 857-9100
6.4 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
Harvest Academy
(Christian)
8127 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 727-2684
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 727-2684
6.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1143 Sibley St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0531
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0531
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 60 students
St. John Notre Dame School
(Catholic)
309 Montrose Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-4129
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-4129
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
450 Blue Ravine Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 510-0330
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 510-0330
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 Tuition listed
Odyssey Learning Center
Special Education School
7150 Santa Juanita Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 988-0258
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 988-0258
1.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students
650 Willard Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sundance Montessori School ![Sundance Montessori School Photo]( "Sundance Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
216 Natoma St
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-6034
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 985-6034
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 103 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Folsom Lake Montessori Academy
Montessori School
196 Blue Ravine Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-9448
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 351-9448
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
KinderCare at Natoma Station ![KinderCare at Natoma Station Photo - Building Front]( "KinderCare at Natoma Station Photo - Building Front")
Daycare / Preschool
420 Natoma Station Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0687
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0687
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
650 Willard Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Guidepost Montessori at Folsom ![Guidepost Montessori at Folsom Photo]( "Guidepost Montessori at Folsom Photo")
Montessori School
777 Levy Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(442) 267-6305
Folsom, CA 95630
(442) 267-6305
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sutter Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Riley St.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9035
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Folsom Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Iron Point Rd.
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-2400
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4420 Monhegan Way
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
Mather, CA 95655
(916) 294-9190
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Theodore Judah Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Dean Way
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 294-9175
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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