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Maria Montessori School

5.00 (1 review)

62 Lenox Way San Francisco, CA 94127

Tel: (415) 731-8188

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 52 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 52 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Maria Montessori School
Pre-K	43
Kind	2
1	2
2	2
5	3

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Student Body

Total Students

52 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate, founded by the late Dr. Ursula Thrush, is designed for children from toddler through elementary school age.
Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy, the school offers programs designed to nurture the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of each student.
Goals of a Montessori education is to stimulate the growth of the total child; to provide a warm and accepting environment in which each child feels secure, respected and loved; to provide and enriched, stimulating environment with safe limits within which the child is an active explorer and learner; to encourage the child to become self-directed; to provide a framework of discipline through which a child can develop self-discipline and personal strength; to develop creativity and a positive self-image; and to provide a cross-cultural environment in which the foundations of global peace may be laid.

The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate, founded by the late Dr. Ursula Thrush, is designed for children from toddler through elementary school age. Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy, the school offers programs designed to nurture the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of each student. Goals of a Montessori education is to stimulate the growth of the total child; to provide a warm and accepting environment in which each child feels secure, respected and loved; to provide and enriched, stimulating environment with safe limits within which the child is an active explorer and learner; to encourage the child to become self-directed; to provide a framework of discipline through which a child can develop self-discipline and personal strength; to develop creativity and a positive self-image; and to provide a cross-cultural environment in which the foundations of global peace may be laid.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Maria Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Mission Montessori - San Francisco by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Maria Montessori School?

The application deadline for Maria Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Maria Montessori School located?

Maria Montessori School is located in the West of Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in West of Twin Peaks.

School Reviews

5 1/17/2023

Great little Montessori school. This is a gem of a school. The teachers are fully accredited in Montessori. Huge playground. This classroom has all the Montessori materials. Voted in the best of the best every year. The children are happy and learning. I highly recommend it!

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