The Montessori Family School was established in 1981 to provide a licensed and comprehensive Montessori program for East Bay families.
Our mission is to create a relevant Montessori curriculum that provides students with a solid basis for coping with the academic and social challenges they will encounter in the future.
MFS is an authentic Montessori school that nurtures the individual learning style of each student while maintaining standards of academic excellence.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington?
The application deadline for Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington is Tilden Preparatory School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Golestan School (0.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golestan School ![Golestan School Photo]( "Golestan School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Step One School
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nomura Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1294 Albina Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayhill High School
Special Education School
1940 Virginia St
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 984-0599
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 984-0599
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
1918 Bonita Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
2.9 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
West-wind Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1551 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-1426
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-1426
2.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golestan School ![Golestan School Photo]( "Golestan School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
East Bay Montessori ![East Bay Montessori Photo]( "East Bay Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of The Madeleine
(Catholic)
1225 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
2.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golestan School ![Golestan School Photo]( "Golestan School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Step One School
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
Nomura Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1711 Carlson Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 526-7847
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 99 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
90 Highland Blvd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 231-1415
0.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7125 Donal Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1449
1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 708 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7230 Fairmont Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1413
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500
1.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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