St. Helena Montessori offers an internationally accredited (AMI) program for students from 18 months through 12th grade.
Our 20-acre farm campus is home to our Toddler, Primary, Elementary and Adolescent Programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 266 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
266 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform: 1st-12th
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
30%
Admissions Director
Ted Stonbely
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Astronomy/Star Gazing
Arts and Music Programs:
Cultural Awareness
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Mountain Biking
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Helena Montessori School And Farm offer?
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Mountain Biking, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is St. Helena Montessori School And Farm's ranking?
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Helena Montessori School And Farm?
The application deadline for St. Helena Montessori School And Farm is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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