Day Star Montessori School vs. Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School
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School Overview
School
Day Star Montessori SchoolPreschool
Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle SchoolElementary school
Top Rankings
Day Star Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Student Body
Overview
Day Star Montessori School offers Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten programs to children ages 18 months to 5 years.
We take pride in implementing the authentic Montessori method of teaching.
Our hard working and loving teachers and staff provide education and care to more than 100 students.
Our year round schedule offers flexibility to meet the needs of working parents.
A private school education for the whole child: Our challenging, well-rounded curriculum helps students master the core academics while building 21st century skills such as creativity, problem solving and collaboration.
Our small classes allow us to create personal learning plans for each student.
Teachers work closely with parents and students to make learning fun, stimulating and meaningful.
We are also committed to providing all students with a full array of specialty classes including art, music, PE, foreign language and technology.
Grades Offered
NS-K
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Year Founded
n/a
1980
Students Body
Total Students
150 students
503 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
70%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
150
24
Kindergarten Students
-
60
Grade 1 Students
-
50
Grade 2 Students
-
50
Grade 3 Students
-
50
Grade 4 Students
-
65
Grade 5 Students
-
48
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
40 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(No uniforms for preschool.)
(No uniforms for preschool.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Varies according to schedule
Tuition varies by grade level.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
3