Montessori Scotts Valley first opened its doors for children in September 2003.
Montessori Scotts Valley serves children using the philosophy and curriculum developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori education provides an education for life.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Community School often compared to?
Montessori Community School is often viewed alongside schools like Baymonte Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Community School?
The application deadline for Montessori Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Montessori Community School vs. Baymonte Christian School
The nearest high school to Montessori Community School is Silicon Valley High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Baymonte Christian School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
0.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,650 students
Pacific Sands Academy
Alternative School
216 Mt Hermon Rd Ste E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Beach High School
Alternative School
5520 Old San Jose Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
0.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,650 students
Pacific Sands Academy
Alternative School
216 Mt Hermon Rd Ste E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Beach High School
Alternative School
5520 Old San Jose Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5867
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
425 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-0658
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-0658
5.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
1 Victor Sq Ste 3036
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(650) 681-0681
0.3 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 1,650 students
Pacific Sands Academy
Alternative School
216 Mt Hermon Rd Ste E
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 515-8250
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
St. Lawrence Academy ![St. Lawrence Academy Photo - Hike in Henry Cowell]( "St. Lawrence Academy Photo - Hike in Henry Cowell")
(Greek Orthodox)
6184 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-0328
Felton, CA 95018
(831) 335-0328
3.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
5810 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
5 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
5810 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
5 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Midtown Montessori ![Midtown Montessori Photo - Cooking and eating are part of the daily curriculum.]( "Midtown Montessori Photo - Cooking and eating are part of the daily curriculum.")
Montessori School
987 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Santa Cruz Waldorf School ![Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo]( "Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo")
Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Vine Hill School Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-1090
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Scotts Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Glenwood Dr.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9555
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9555
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Scotts Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8 Bean Creek Rd.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0610
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3125 Branciforte Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-1456
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 429-1456
2.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Brook Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
3.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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