Located in Pleasant Hill, CA, Alice's Montessori鈥揳strid enrolls 36 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban Montessori program.
Founded in 1983, the school provides early learning opportunities with 1 teacher and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 36:1.
The yearly tuition is $1,950, ranking the school among the more affordable private preschool options in California.
Alice's Montessori鈥揳strid serves co鈥揺d learners in a suburban community with a focus on early education from PK to K.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,950
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Alice's Montessori-astrid ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Alice's Montessori-astrid cost?
Alice's Montessori-astrid's tuition is approximately $1,950 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Alice's Montessori-astrid?
The application deadline for Alice's Montessori-astrid is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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