Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Montessori Center School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1965
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 10, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
263 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates vary by program
Admissions Director
Tyler Clark
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Mascot
Meerkat
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubCooking Club
LEGO Robotics ClubMandarin Chinese Class
STEM Activities
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball TeamDance Club
Flag FootballSoccer Team
Volleyball
School Notes
- Montessori Center School (MCS) of Santa Barbara has a 60+ year history of preparing students ages 18 months through 6th grade for academic excellence using the world-renowned Montessori Method.
- In addition to the Montessori curriculum, MCS offers a variety of enrichment classess includign: Art, PE/Sports, Music, Library, Spanish Lessons, Mandarin Lessons, STEM Lab, Theater.
- MCS Offers a one of a kind Spanish Immersion program
- MCS offers before school care, after school care, and a variety of after school extracurricular activities.
- Since 1965, Montessori Center School has provided Santa Barbara families with a high quality and challenging education. A beautifully designed campus and inviting classrooms convey a sense of order and harmony. With teachers committed to understanding the whole child, students develop intellectual skills along with the emotional and social skills needed to thrive in today's global community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Montessori Center School offer a summer program?
Yes, Montessori Center School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Montessori Center School offer?
Montessori Center School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Center School?
The application deadline for Montessori Center School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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