Chico Montessori Children's House vs. Notre Dame School
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School Overview
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School History
Overview
Located in Chico, CA, Chico Montessori Children's House enrolls 75 students in kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1973, the school offers Montessori education with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 25:1 supported by three teachers.
The student body is diverse, including 9 Asian/Pacific Islander, 8 Hispanic, and 33 White (not Hispanic) students.
Chico Montessori Children's House is a co鈥揺d program and a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
This California Montessori school serves early learners with a focus on kindergarten and first鈥揼rade levels within the Chico community.
Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1928, Notre Dame School continues to provide quality Catholic education to the families of the greater Chico area, primarily serving St. John the Baptist and Our Divine Savior parishes within the Diocese of Sacramento.
Notre Dame is a faith filled Catholic community of students, parents staff and parishioners, who work in unity to build a strong academic foundation. Notre Dame develops students to live their faith by knowing, loving and serving Jesus, others and themselves.
Grades Offered
K-1
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
1973
1928
Students Body
Total Students
75 students
196 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
2%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
14
Kindergarten Students
50
18
Grade 1 Students
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21
Grade 2 Students
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23
Grade 3 Students
-
20
Grade 4 Students
-
17
Grade 5 Students
-
20
Grade 6 Students
-
26
Grade 7 Students
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16
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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1%
Average Class Size
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20
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$6,954
Tuition Notes
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This is the rate for a first child - Catholic. Discounts are given for multiple children up to 4. Rates for non-Catholic students are $7873
% on Financial Aid
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34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,000
Acceptance Rate
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85%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Boy Scouts and Girl ScoutsStudent Council
Youth Group
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClassesChristmas and Spring Concerts
Elementary ChoirJr High Choir
Theatre