Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,300
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Mad River Montessori
About the School
- Mad River Montessori School is an authentic Montessori Primary Program which serves children between 3 and 6 years old in a mixed-age group through the kindergarten year.
- Two classrooms serve 24 students each who are guided through the sequential curriculum by an AMI-trained Montessori Teacher and an Assistant Teacher.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,300
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mad River Montessori cost?
Mad River Montessori's tuition is approximately $7,300 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Mad River Montessori?
The application deadline for Mad River Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Mad River Montessori is Gospel Outreach School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arcata Christian School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mistwood Montessori School (6.2 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Alternative School
1928 Old Arcata Road
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 826-1150
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Distance: 86.4 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 65 students
18881 Cornett Road
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-6478
Distance: 91.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
Christian
Po Box 127
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-3896
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
1700 Union St
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5986
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 3-7 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
70 Stephens Lane
Bayside, CA 95524
(707) 822-1738
Distance: 7.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
Christian
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 93 students
Church of the Nazarene
2039 E Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 442-4625
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
1801 10th St
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 444-8100
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Distance: 54.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students
Montessori School
5 Cemetery Rd
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-3617
Distance: 60.9 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Pentecostal
144 Butte St
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-9501
Distance: 86.4 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 65 students
18881 Cornett Road
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-6478
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-8804
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3348
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-3348
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2400
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2443
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Charter School
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-2428
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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