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Santa Rosa Montessori

4676 Mayette Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405

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Santa Rosa Montessori Photo #1 - Sounding it out and building words! This 3.5-year-old is making words with material designed to support early writing skills. Montessori makes early literacy fun and hands-on.

Santa Rosa Montessori Photo #2 - A moment from our Practical Life area: these young botanists are learning how to care for plants with gentle hands and focused attention. Montessori builds responsibility and love for nature-one leaf at a time.

Santa Rosa Montessori Photo #3 - Hands-on exploration of teen numbers-connecting symbols to quantities through learning by doing, building a strong foundation in place value and number sense.

Santa Rosa Montessori Photo #4 - Exploring geography with our hands! This Montessori lesson on land and water forms helps children truly understand the difference between a lake and an island. Through hands-on discovery, abstract concepts become real and memorable.

At Santa Rosa Montessori your child will enter into and be part of a caring community that promotes curiosity, initiative, independence, and a love of learning.

A Montessori education provides your child with an integrated, individualized, and academically challenging program that meets his/her changing developmental needs from year to year.

We place particular emphasis on character development and skills for lifelong learning.

Socially responsible behavior is the natural result of positive experience.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 39 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,250
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Santa Rosa Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1973

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,250

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Tuition Notes

Tuition based on schedule

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Music Lessons

School Notes

At Santa Rosa Montessori School (Preschool and Kindergarten) your child will enter into and be part of a caring community that promotes curiosity, initiative, independence, and a love of learning.
A Montessori education provides your child with an integrated, individualized, and academically challenging program that meets his/her changing developmental needs from year to year.
Our campus has high security in place. The school is located within a secure property with locked gates,and access to the classrooms is limited to families and staff
Ourstaff is very well-trained, educated, and experienced, and many has been with us for years.
The Santa Rosa Montessori School curriculum is an individualized approach to learning.
We place particular emphasis on character development and skills for lifelong learning.
Socially responsible behavior is the natural result of positive experience.
We offer full time and part time options.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Santa Rosa Montessori cost?

Santa Rosa Montessori's tuition is approximately $1,250 for private students.

What is Santa Rosa Montessori's ranking?

Santa Rosa Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Santa Rosa Montessori?

The application deadline for Santa Rosa Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Santa Rosa Montessori located?

Santa Rosa Montessori is located in the Scenic Brush Creek neighborhood of Santa Rosa, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 39 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,250
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Santa Rosa, CA is $12,534 for elementary schools and $21,611 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Rosa, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).