About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Alternative School
1928 Old Arcata Road
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 826-1150
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Distance: 85.2 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 65 students
18881 Cornett Road
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-6478
Distance: 90.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
Christian
Po Box 127
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3896
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
Church of the Nazarene
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 476-4027
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Distance: 55.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
5 Cemetery Rd
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Distance: 59.6 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Pentecostal
144 Butte St
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
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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