For over 30 years Oakland Montessori School has been dedicated to supporting the independent, confident child -- balancing impressive classroom learning with the accompanying social, creative and physical discovery and development that is so vital to young children.
In this gentle Follow the child approach, children are allowed to follow their own instincts to explore, move, share with a group, to be independent and make decisions, create order, develop self-control, abstract ideas from experience, use the creative imagination, work hard, repeat, concentrate and perfect one's efforts and creations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 52%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
School Notes
- For over 30 years Oakland Montessori School has been dedicated to supporting the independent, confident child -- balancing impressive classroom learning with the accompanying social, creative and physical discovery and development that is so vital to young children. In this gentle Follow the child approach, children are allowed to follow their own instincts to explore, move, share with a group, to be independent and make decisions, create order, develop self-control, abstract ideas from experience, use the creative imagination, work hard, repeat, concentrate and perfect one's efforts and creations.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oakland Montessori School cost?
Oakland Montessori School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Oakland Montessori School often compared to?
Oakland Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like The Renaissance International School, Growing Light Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Oakland Montessori School?
The application deadline for Oakland Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Oakland Montessori School located?
Oakland Montessori School is located in the Upper Dimond neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Upper Dimond.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Oakland Montessori School is Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Renaissance International School (0.1 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
The Renaissance International School ![The Renaissance International School Photo]( "The Renaissance International School Photo")
Montessori School
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3245 Sheffield Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
0.7 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
0.7 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
Patten Academy Of Christian Education ![Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo]( "Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo")
(Christian)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School
(Catholic)
Po Box 7010
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 517-2103
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 517-2103
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Renaissance International School ![The Renaissance International School Photo]( "The Renaissance International School Photo")
Montessori School
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3245 Sheffield Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
0.7 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Renaissance International School ![The Renaissance International School Photo]( "The Renaissance International School Photo")
Montessori School
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3245 Sheffield Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands ![KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.]( "KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.")
Daycare / Preschool
2540 Charleston St
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Growing Light Montessori School
Montessori School
4700 Lincoln Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 336-9897
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 336-9897
1 miles
Gr: K | 77 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3535 38th Ave
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 530-9166
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 530-9166
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3730 Lincoln Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2151
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4215 La Cresta Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5580
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5580
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Fruitvale Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Boston Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5117
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-5117
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Edna Brewer Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3748 13th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 879-3210
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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