Granite Bay Montessori (2026-27 Profile)

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School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 220 students
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Granite Bay Montessori
Pre-K	120
Kind	20
1	23
2	10
3	16
4	6
5	9
6	8
7	6
8	2

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Year Founded

1991

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

5 acres

Student Body

Total Students

220 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Annual Tuition listed is for our Elementary program (1st - 8th). We offer a Half-Day, Full Day or Extended Day option for our preschool program (3-6 year olds and 2-3 year olds). Please contact us for preschool pricing information.

Admissions Director

Emily Compton

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Granite Bay Montessori is a non-profit school founded in 1991 - we are celebrating our 32rd year with the 2023-24 school year!
The school serves children from pre-school (2 years) through 8th grade. Granite Bay Montessori offers an individualized, child-centered program designed to meet the needs of each student.
The program is designed to foster independent, motivated students.
The teacher's role in the Montessori classroom is to motivate and stimulate children by continuously introducing them to new materials and activities.
Cooperative projects help children bring together individual talents to accomplish common goals.
Our school program also incorporates special programs in the studies of art, music, foreign language, and drama.

Please contact our office to schedule a tour to learn more about our program!

Source: Verified school update

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

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