About the School
- The Montessori Family School was established in 1981 to provide a licensed and comprehensive Montessori program for East Bay families.
- Our mission is to create a relevant Montessori curriculum that provides students with a solid basis for coping with the academic and social challenges they will encounter in the future.
- MFS is an authentic Montessori school that nurtures the individual learning style of each student while maintaining standards of academic excellence.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington?
The application deadline for Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington is Tilden Preparatory School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Golestan School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students
Catholic
1294 Albina Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students
Special Education School
1940 Virginia St
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 984-0599
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Sports: 9
1918 Bonita Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum
1551 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-1426
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1225 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9018
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
0.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
El Cerrito High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Harding Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Albany High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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