Little Elephant Montessori School serves 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS). The student:teacher of Little Elephant Montessori School is 35:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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 Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,200
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is My Own Montessori (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 43 students 0.2 miles 5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
0.2
PK-K
43
Rockridge Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 145 students 0.3 miles 5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
0.3
PK-K
145
Grades: 9-12 | 374 students 0.5 miles 6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
0.5
9-12
374
Grades: PK-8 | 301 students 0.5 miles 410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
0.5
PK-8
301
Bentley School
(3)
Grades: K-12 | 700 students 0.9 miles 1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
0.9
K-12
700
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