Santa Monica Montessori (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 42 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,500
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Santa Monica Montessori
Kind	16
1	5
2	5
3	2
4	2
5	5
6	2
8	5

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Year Founded

1960

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

41%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Comfort rules. Dress like a kid!!

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,500

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Tuition Notes

Half Day - $1,900 (8:30am-12:00pm) School Day -$2,200 (8:30am-3:00pm) Full Day - $2,500 (7:30am-5:30pm) All forms of payments accepted $100 application fee $500 registration fee (books, supplies, insurance)

Summer Program Cost Notes

See website for more information.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$250

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Associate

Ms. Funes & Ms. Galvan

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BalletBasketball

DanceGymnastics

SoccerTennis

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Building Workshop (blocks)Homework Club

Mandarin ChinesePeace Garden

SpanishSports

StorytellingVoice and Piano

Arts and Music Programs:

Arts/CraftsCooklng

Dance & Movement

School Notes

Santa Monica Montessori School is a private academic preschool and elementary school through eighth grade based on the philosophy of freeing the child's potential in a stimulating environment.
Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman M.D. in Italy, developed what she called the "prepared environment" which helps your child develop according to his or her own capacities in a non-competitive private school environment.
The goal of a prepared environment is to help your child develop self-confidence and independence that inspires self-discipline and a love of learning which will remain throughout his/her life.
Montessori Schools emphasize individual as opposed to group development.
Dr. Montessori believed that the most effective impulse to learning was self-motivation, so a prepared environment does not force information and skills onto the child but rather he acquires the knowledge himself.
Santa Monica Montessori School offers your child love, security, and a stimulating private school environment that inspires learning through exploration and discovery.
We have a very diverse student body representing many countries, cultures and races.
We work with the "Connections for Children" Organization.

The child will be encouraged to think outside the box! We encourage creativity. We have a very diverse student body representing many countries, cultures and races.
An unpretentious environment encouraging genuine values
Organic snacks and lunches!
A safe, beautiful environment in an old mansion

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Santa Monica Montessori cost?

Santa Monica Montessori's tuition is approximately $2,500 for private students.

What schools are Santa Monica Montessori often compared to?

Santa Monica Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Garden Of Angels School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Santa Monica Montessori?

The acceptance rate of Santa Monica Montessori is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Santa Monica Montessori offer?

Santa Monica Montessori offers 6 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Dance, Gymnastics, Soccer and Tennis.

When is the application deadline for Santa Monica Montessori?

The application deadline for Santa Monica Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 5/17/2016

My daughter first attended the school and now my son goes there. I can't speak highly enough of Mrs. Crisman the director and all the staff at the school. It is a very special place and we have been absolutely thrilled with the attention our kids received. We credit everyone at this school with the little geniuses they have become.

- Posted by Parent - jeric

5 5/17/2016

Amazing school with a lot of really great programs and a staff that feels more like a family than a company. We decided on a private school after having a very disappointing experience with the public schools in the area. We selected this school in particular because the executive director is one of the most well known teacher trainers in the montessori field, and we have been excited by our child's progress (though he was a genius already). =)

- Posted by Parent - music

5 10/6/2012

An amazing school and an amazing program, our 10 year old just took an admissions test at another school (we had to move and change schools for employment reasons) and they are telling us that he is reading and writing at almost a high school level and doing math at a high school level. This was just a couple of years after we were told he may have special needs by a public school teacher. I would both strongly recommend Santa Monica Montessori School and strongly recommend avoiding the public schools in the area.

- Posted by Parent - bigfi

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Monica, CA is $30,834 for elementary schools and $23,443 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Monica, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).