The Growing Place Montessori serves 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher of The Growing Place Montessori is 18:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
19 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Growing Place Montessori?
The application deadline for The Growing Place Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Growing Place Montessori is Sisu Academy (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Legacy Montessori School (0.1 miles away)
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Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
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