HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto

HeadsUp! Montessori Preschools *Pleasanton *San Jose *Palo Alto HeadsUp! Montessori Preschools encourage children to fulfill their full potential.
The goal of the centers is to help make every child a HeadsUp! child: bright, alert, motivated, independent, self-confident, and social.
Our dual-career families know their children are receiving the finest care and developmental guidance available.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,625
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish and Mandarin
Year Founded
1987
Last Day of School
Sun. Aug 31, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Charles D. Bernstein

School Notes

  • Year-round, full-day program for ages 0-6
  • Individualized Montessori curriculum
  • Bilingual Chinese-English classroom option
  • International curriculum (Chinese, Spanish)
  • Focus on thinking skills & personal values
  • Cultivation of gifts & talents
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Leopold Chen - University of Southern California
    • Jackob - Northeastern University
    • Aruna - Rice University
    • Cooper Morace - Claremont McKenna College
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto cost?
HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto's tuition is approximately $3,625 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto?
HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto famous alumni include: Leopold Chen, Jackob, Aruna and Cooper Morace.
What is HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto's ranking?
HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto?
The application deadline for HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,625
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $35,777 for elementary schools and $41,267 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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