Sunset Christian School vs. Valley Montessori School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Valley Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
Sunset Christian School in Livermore, CA, serves 138 students in grades up to 3 in a suburban setting with a Christian religious affiliation.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 28:1 with five teachers on staff.
Approximately 31.5% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Sunset Christian School is a co–educational program affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Located in a suburban community, the school offers education focused on early elementary grade levels.
Our Mission: Valley Montessori School educates the whole child and inspires a joyful pursuit of learning.
Our Values: Authentic Montessori Philosophy VMS is guided by the principles and techniques of Maria Montessori to deliver a rich, engaging learning environment.
VMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society and adheres to authentic practices recommended by this organisation.
The Child VMS teachers guide children to self-discovery by embracing curiosity, creativity, and individual choice through meaningful work, so that they can realise their own unique journey.
Academic Excellence VMS students are encouraged, empowered, and equipped to reach their highest potential.
Respect VMS cultivates a harmonious environment of esteem, fairness and value for oneself, the classroom, the community and the world.
Building Community & Global Citizens VMS fosters a deep sense of citizenship in the classroom that carries into family and beyond and develops ambassadors of positive change.
Grades Offered
NS-3
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
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1976
Students Body
Total Students
138 students
430 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
45
61
Pre-K Students
45
140
Kindergarten Students
14
36
Grade 1 Students
10
33
Grade 2 Students
14
19
Grade 3 Students
10
29
Grade 4 Students
-
27
Grade 5 Students
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27
Grade 6 Students
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13
Grade 7 Students
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11
Grade 8 Students
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34
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
13:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
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Elyssa Bishop
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
CookingDance
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtGuitar
Piano