Six Rivers Montessori in Arcata, CA serves 23 students in grades 1 through 5 within a nonsectarian Montessori program located in a town setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with two teachers supporting its co–educational enrollment.
Approximately 33% of students at this California Montessori school reflect racial and ethnic diversity.
Six Rivers Montessori holds membership with the Association Montessori International and other Montessori organizations.
The school is situated in the Pacific neighborhood and operates as a nonsectarian elementary Montessori school option in Arcata.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Six Rivers Montessori?
The application deadline for Six Rivers Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Six Rivers Montessori located?
Six Rivers Montessori is located in the Pacific neighborhood of Arcata, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Six Rivers Montessori is Gospel Outreach School (8.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arcata Christian School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mad River Montessori (1.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mad River Montessori
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Arcata Christian School
(Baptist)
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1928 Old Arcata Road
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 826-1150
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 826-1150
4.2 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students Tuition listed
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
5 miles
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students Tuition listed
Mistwood Montessori School
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gospel Outreach School
(Christian)
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
8.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
St. Bernard's Academy ![St. Bernard's Academy Photo]( "St. Bernard's Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
9.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
18881 Cornett Road
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-6478
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-6478
85.2 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 65 students
Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 127
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3896
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3896
90 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Arcata Christian School
(Baptist)
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
5 miles
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students Tuition listed
Gospel Outreach School
(Christian)
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
8.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 21 students
Redwood Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
8.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Tuition listed
St. Bernard's Academy ![St. Bernard's Academy Photo]( "St. Bernard's Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
9.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mad River Montessori
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Mistwood Montessori School
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Begininings Inc.
Montessori School
5 Cemetery Rd
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
55.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Foursquare Christian School
(Pentecostal)
144 Butte St
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
59.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Laurel Tree Charter
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Valley West Blvd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5626
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Trillium Charter
Charter School
1464 Spear Ave.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4721
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Arcata Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Coastal Grove Charter
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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