Tulane Montessori Children's House in San Mateo, CA, serves 80 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 1966, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average class size of 5 students.
The school employs 9 teachers to support early learning with representation of students of color at 57%.
As a member of the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations, it offers a Montessori curriculum in a midsize city neighborhood of Baywood Aragon.
Tulane Montessori Children's House is part of the San Mateo community, providing private preschool and kindergarten education options within the local Montessori school network.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1966
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
5 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 Tulane Montessori Children's House?
The application deadline for Tulane Montessori Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tulane Montessori Children's House located?
Tulane Montessori Children's House is located in the Baywood Aragon neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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