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.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
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?
The application deadline for Growing Light Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Growing Light Montessori School 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
Grades: PK-5 | 88 students 0.8 miles 320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
0.8
PK-5
88
Step One School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 119 students 1 miles 499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
1
PK-K
119
KSS Immersion Schools, Albany![KSS Immersion Schools, Albany Photo - KSS Preschool - Socialization]( "KSS Immersion Schools, Albany Photo - KSS Preschool - Socialization")
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | students 1.3 miles 1331 Portland Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
(877) 442-2555
Albany, CA 94706
(877) 442-2555
1.3
NS-PK
Tilden Preparatory School![Tilden Preparatory School Photo - Student constructing a collage for Art 1.]( "Tilden Preparatory School Photo - Student constructing a collage for Art 1.")
Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 148 students 1.7 miles 1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
1.7
6-12
148
Nomura Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 99 students 1.8 miles 1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
1.8
NS-PK
99
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