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Mad River Montessori

1710 Janes Road
Arcata, CA 95521
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 (2025-26)

  • 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 Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980

Student Body

Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Mad River Montessori Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Source: Verified school update

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).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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

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The average private school tuition in California is $17,421 for elementary schools and $23,310 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in California is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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