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 Overview
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Golestan School![Golestan School Photo]( "Golestan School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Step One School
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nomura Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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