Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Little Elephant Montessori School
About the School
- Little Elephant Montessori School in Oakland, CA, offers a nonsectarian, co–ed Montessori program for preschool and kindergarten students in the Rockridge neighborhood.
- The school enrolls 35 students across grades PK–K with a student–teacher ratio of 35:1 and employs one teacher.
- Annual tuition for this California preschool program is $29,200, above the Oakland elementary private school average of $23,920.
- Located in a city community, Little Elephant Montessori School holds membership with the American Montessori Society (AMS).
- Nearby Oakland Montessori schools include My Own Montessori and Rockridge Montessori School, offering similar grade spans with larger enrollments and lower student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,200
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Little Elephant Montessori School cost?
Little Elephant Montessori School's tuition is approximately $29,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Little Elephant Montessori School?
The application deadline for Little Elephant Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Little Elephant Montessori School located?
Little Elephant Montessori School is located in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Rockridge.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Little Elephant Montessori School is The College Preparatory School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bentley School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is My Own Montessori (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Montessori School
5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 22
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
2727 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 841-8489
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 374 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 22
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 7
2727 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 841-8489
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-girls (Catholic)
4660 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-11
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
1070 41st Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 380-0302
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
40 Dulwich Rd
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 428-2606
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 4
2722 Benvenue Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 549-0605
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
4850 Clarewood Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 547-3146
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 145 students
Montessori School
5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 123 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3339 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 868-1815
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Alternative School
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
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