About the School
- The Growing Place Montessori in Poway, CA, enrolls 108 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a small city community.
- The school employs six teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 19 students.
- Tuition information is available, and the school offers summer school programming for enrolled students.
- The Growing Place Montessori serves co–educational early learning needs with a focus on pre–kindergarten and kindergarten grades.
- Located in the city of Poway, the school is one of several early childhood programs in the area, including nearby options such as Legacy Montessori School and Children's Preschool Learning Center.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
19 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 41
Christian
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 742-1628
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pomerado Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12321 Ninth St.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1320
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1320
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Meadowbrook Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12320 Meadowbrook Ln.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Abraxas Continuation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12450 Glenoak Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13000 Bowron Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-2007
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-2007
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Shoal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11775 Shoal Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 613-9080
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 613-9080
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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