"The mission of the Montessori Children's School is: to inspire a passion for excellence in all of the children and adults who are a part of its community, to nurture the curiosity, creativity and imagination born within each of us and to awaken the human spirit of every child.
The purpose then, of our school is to meet this objective.
This is done in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by her own choice rather than by being forced, and second, by helping him to perfect all his natural tools for learning so that his ability will be at a maximum in future learning situations.
The Montessori materials have this dual long-range purpose in addition to their immediate purpose of giving specific information to the child.".
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Yearly Tuition: $50,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Inspiring a passion for excellence'
- "The mission of the Montessori Children's School is: to inspire a passion for excellence in all of the children and adults who are a part of its community, to nurture the curiosity, creativity and imagination born within each of us and to awaken the human spirit of every child. The purpose then, of our school is to meet this objective. This is done in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by her own choice rather than by being forced, and second, by helping him to perfect all his natural tools for learning so that his ability will be at a maximum in future learning situations. The Montessori materials have this dual long-range purpose in addition to their immediate purpose of giving specific information to the child."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montessori Childrens School cost?
Montessori Childrens School's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.
What schools are Montessori Childrens School often compared to?
Montessori Childrens School is often viewed alongside schools like San Luis Obispo Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Childrens School?
The application deadline for Montessori Childrens School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Location
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Quick Facts
165 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lighthouse Christian School
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497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
10.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Santa Lucia School
Alternative School
1460 Plum Orchard Ln
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-2217
Templeton, CA 93465
(805) 434-2217
20.4 miles
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