Montessori De Terra Linda

610 Del Ganado Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
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Two Upper Elementary (ages 9-12) students explore a Montessori grammar material.
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Two Upper Elementary (ages 9-12) students explore a Montessori grammar material.
Our Upper Elementary classroom (4th-6th grades) takes a hike into the surrounding hillside of our campus, and later has the opportunity to journal while enjoying the vista at the top.
Two Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) students work together to explore the geometric solids.
Two Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) students give a 'thumbs up' to Montessori math.
One Primary student (ages 3-6) studies Geography while another listens to a famous composer.
Nothing more rewarding than making your own cup of orange juice for a Primary (ages 3-6) student.
Our Pre-Primary (ages 2-3) students help care for their classroom by washing their chairs. Water 'work' is so much fun!
In our Pre-Primary (ages 2-3) classroom, one child learns about colors while another helps to prepare a snack for his classmates.
  • Montessori de Terra Linda is a diverse community of teachers, parents and children working together for the education of the child, utilizing the methods of Maria Montessori.
  • We serve children ages 2-12, providing a rich learning environment based upon the belief that all children can reach their personal and academic potential.

School Overview

School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s)School Assoc. Association Montessori International (AMI)
Other Montessori association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded 1970

Student Body

Total Students 164 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 43%
Students by Grade Montessori De Terra Linda Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size 24 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataMatric. Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code Casual

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline Jan. 28
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,500
Tuition Notes The tuition represents a 5 day program for ages 3-6 from 8:30am-3:00pm. Other schedules and corresponding tuition rates available.
% on Financial Aid
12%
Average Financial Aid Grant $8,340
Admissions Director Michelle Sebastian
Admissions Associate Mae Rodriguez

School Notes

  • Montessori de Terra Linda believes that the genuine cooperation of parents, students and educators combines to provide an effective and highly successful experience. Engaging and applying our core values, we work to develop responsible and caring studetns who are self-motivated and who respect themselves, their peers and their surroundings.
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  • Grades: NS-6
  • Students: 164 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $16,500
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 28
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