Mission Bay Montessori Academy
Mission Bay Montessori Academy is located in the University City section of San Diego on 18 acres, in a secluded setting, bounded by canyon and park.
Our purpose is to aid the development of the child to the fullest possible realization of the child's unique individual potentialities.
The Montessori Method is based on a child's imperious need to learn by doing.
It develops the whole personality of the child, not merely their intellectual faculties, but also their powers of deliberation, initiative and independent choice with their emotional complements.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 349 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1968
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
349 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
23 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Tuition Notes
Annual payment and 2nd child discounts available
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Kristie Miller and Jen Ryan
Admissions Associate
Catherine Jewell
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
22 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art, Band, Chess, Chinese, Chorus, Drama, Golf, Karate, Piano, Pre K Art, Pre K Dance, Pre K Gymnastics, Pre K Karate, Pre K Play Ball, Pre K Soccer, Pre K Spanish, Seasonal Team Sports, Soccer, Spanish, Tennis, Violin, Woodshop
School Notes
- 90+ percentile on standardized testing
- Gold Standard band with 5th/6th grade Chorus
- Full complement of art, science and computer
- Spanish and Chinese language classes
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The nearest high school to Mission Bay Montessori Academy is Torah High School Of San Diego (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is La Petite Ecole / English French Learning Academy (1.2 miles away)
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