Montessori Academy-Glendale
Tel:
(818) 841-9096
The structure of montessori learning involves the useofawiderange of teaching materials with which thechildmayworkindividually.
At every step of his learning the apparatusisolatesaparticularproblem, tests the child's understanding,andcorrectshiserrors.
Since movement is an inherent factor inlearning,manyactivitiesengage the child's large and small muscles,hissensesand hismind.
Dr. Montessori recognized what psychologist JeanPaigethadsincerelated, that the only valid impulse to learningisthechild'sself-environment that set the behavioral exampleandoffersthe childstimulation thus disposing the child to learnbyteachinghimself,motivated by the excitement of the process,notthe endproduct northe teacher.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 95 students
- Acceptance rate: 10%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Montessori Academy-Glendale places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association Montessori International (AMI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost Notes | Same as regular Tuition |
Student Body
| Total Students | 95 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 75% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is charged according to the program, and Day Care hours |
| Acceptance Rate | 10% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Angela |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Ballet, Basketball, Bowling, Dance, Gymnastics, Martial ArtsBallet, Basketball, Bowling, Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, |
School Notes
- The structure of montessori learning involves the useofawiderange of teaching materials with which thechildmayworkindividually. At every step of his learningtheapparatusisolatesa particular problem, tests thechild'sunderstanding, andcorrectshis errors. Since movement is aninherentfactor inlearning, manyactivities engage the child's largeandsmallmuscles, his sensesand his mind. Dr. Montessorirecognizedwhatpsychologist JeanPaiget had since related, that theonlyvalidimpulse to learningis the child's self-environment thatsetthebehavioral example andoffers the child stimulationthusdisposingthe child to learn byteaching himself, motivated bytheexcitementof the process, notthe end product nor theteacher.
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Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Montessori Academy-Glendale is Scholars Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
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- BurbankScholars Preparatory SchoolSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: PK-12 | 67 students
0.2 miles
1001 S Glenoaks Blvd
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 848-3076 0.2 PK-12
67 - BurbankStudy Circle Preschool & KindergartenAlternative SchoolGrades: PK-K | 34 students
0.2 miles
310 E Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91502
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34 - GlendaleGlenwood Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 48 students
0.8 miles
1320 Glenwood Road
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 241-4560 0.8 PK-K
48 - Burbank Grades: 9-12 | 275 students
0.9 miles
465 E Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 972-1400 0.9 9-12
275 - BurbankSt. Robert Bellarmine Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-8 | 189 students
1 miles
154 N 5th St
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 842-5033 1 K-8
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