Montessori Greenhouse School depends on developing autonomous people who can think for themselves competent people with the intellectual tools for creative work responsible people who care enough to attack social and environmental problems.
Every day, our teachers do a job worth doing helping children to become the best they can be.
We offer a gifted program for every child from the age of 18 months through grade 6, with daycare available beyond our regular program hours.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Montessori Greenhouse School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Greenhouse School?
The application deadline for Montessori Greenhouse School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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