My Own Montessori
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 (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- 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:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
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
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 and elementary school to My Own Montessori is Mentoring Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Elephant Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Little Elephant Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 35 students 0.2 miles 5782 Miles Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 597-1963
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 597-1963
0.2
PK-K
35
Grades: 8-12 | 35 students 0.2 miles 5951 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 345-3000
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 345-3000
0.2
8-12
35
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Special Program Emphasis
Grades: PK-8 | 377 students 0.4 miles 410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
0.4
PK-8
377
Rockridge Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 78 students 0.4 miles 5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
0.4
PK-K
78
Grades: 9-12 | 372 students 0.7 miles 6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
0.7
9-12
372
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