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Fountainhead Montessori

949 Central Ave Livermore, CA 94551

Tel: (925) 579-0110

www.fms.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Fountainhead Montessori in Livermore, CA is a nonsectarian, co–ed Montessori school serving grades K–6 in a small city community.
The school enrolls 60 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 20 full–time teachers.
Founded in 1972, Fountainhead Montessori provides a city–based early learning program in the Springtown neighborhood.
As a California K–6 private school, it offers a Montessori curriculum without religious affiliation or membership associations.
Fountainhead Montessori's student–teacher ratio is lower than nearby Livermore private schools such as Valley Montessori School (13:1).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 60 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Fountainhead Montessori
Kind	10
1	10
2	10
3	10
4	10
6	10

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Year Founded

1972

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Student Body

Total Students

60 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Farida Nelson, Professional music educator -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Fountainhead Montessori often compared to?

Fountainhead Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Valley Montessori School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Fountainhead Montessori?

Fountainhead Montessori famous alumni include: Farida Nelson, Professional music educator.

When is the application deadline for Fountainhead Montessori?

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

In what neighborhood is Fountainhead Montessori located?

Fountainhead Montessori is located in the Springtown neighborhood of Livermore, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Springtown.

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The average private school tuition in Alameda County, CA is $21,146 for elementary schools and $22,027 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alameda County, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).