My Own Montessori
Tel:
(510)652-5979
- MOM is more than just a small preschool. It's a place where children equate learning with pleasure; where independence is fostered in a loving environment; where friends learn respect and kindness: and where every child is allowed to feel safe, cared for and recognnized for who they are.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 43 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,500
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
My Own Montessori places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 43 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 28 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,500 |
| Tuition Notes | 1475 = 5 days per week at 6 hours per day 1345 = 5 days per week at 4 hours per day Part-week also available |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Gena K. Lawrence |
School Notes
- My Own Montessori (M.O.M.) is a Montessori Pre-school, serving ages 2.3 to 5. Along with the Montessori philosophy we have a strong emphasis in art, and music. The children explore both the indoors and outdoors at will.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to My Own Montessori is Mentoring Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Little Elephant Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Little Elephant Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- OaklandLittle Elephant Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 35 students
0.2 miles
5782 Miles Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510)597-1963 0.2 PK-K
35 - Oakland Grades: 8-12 | 20 students
0.2 miles
5951 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618 0.2 8-12
20 - Emeryville Grades: PK-8 | 377 students
0.4 miles
410 Alcatraz Ave
Emeryville, CA 94609
(510)653-3324 0.4 PK-8
377 - OaklandRockridge Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 78 students
0.4 miles
5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510)652-7021 0.4 PK-K
78 - Oakland Grades: 9-12 | 364 students
0.7 miles
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510)652-4364 0.7 9-12
364
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