Small World Montessori School, Inc.

4555 Hilltop Dr El Sobrante, CA 94803

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Ali & Somaiyeh

School Notes

  • At Small World Montessori School, Our children, and staff will share a joyous bond of trust, acceptance, and respect.
  • We will encourage the children to work and play together in a peaceful, caring group, which will help children to learn kindness, compassion, and acceptance.
  • We welcome students of all cultures and celebrate this diversity in our classroom.
  • While we adhere to the basic Montessori philosophy, our programs are dynamic and flexible.
  • We carefully incorporate new learning materials and techniques from current developments in education.
  • Our classrooms are inviting, lively places.
  • Our disciplinary techniques include prevention, modifying the environment, substituting activities, and teaching consequences.
  • Teachers assist children in talking through their difficulties, learning to use words to express their feelings, and avoiding physical aggression.
  • Our classrooms have been designed based on many years of experience to provide modern, new environments that meet the needs of children and teachers.
  • To call %10 222 6011 and set up an appointment to have a tour of the school, to see in person the environment and the method of
  • teaching.
Source: Verified school update

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