Springfield Montessori School is based on the educational philosophies of Maria Montessori.
The program ensures an environment that is conducive to learning – an environment rich in life giving activities suited to the needs of the developing child.
We provide an environment that promotes a love of learning.
We help the child develop physical and mental order and "Inner Discipline." We provide an environment and materials within it that will meet the child's emotional, cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical developmental needs.
We help the child to help himself through the processes of independence, responsibility, socialization, grace and courtesy.
To achieve and maintain the standards demanded by the Montessori method of education, Springfield Montessori teachers are trained in the Montessori philosophies and have a thorough knowledge of the young child's stages of social, cognitive, psychological, and physiological development.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Springfield Montessori School is based on the educational philosophies of Maria Montessori. The program ensures an environment that is conducive to learning – an environment rich in life giving activities suited to the needs of the developing child. We provide an environment that promotes a love of learning. We help the child develop physical and mental order and "Inner Discipline." We provide an environment and materials within it that will meet the child's emotional, cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical developmental needs. We help the child to help himself through the processes of independence, responsibility, socialization, grace and courtesy. To achieve and maintain the standards demanded by the Montessori method of education, Springfield Montessori teachers are trained in the Montessori philosophies and have a thorough knowledge of the young child's stages of social, cognitive, psychological, and physiological development.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Springfield Montessori School?
The application deadline for Springfield Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Springfield Montessori School located?
Springfield Montessori School is located in the Ygnacio Valley neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Ygnacio Valley.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Springfield Montessori School is Carondelet High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is NorthCreek Academy & Preschool (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek
Daycare / Preschool
298 N. Wiget Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Carondelet High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
2303A Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 464 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
866 Oak Grove Rd
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carondelet High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
245 El Divisadero Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 945-6464
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 945-6464
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seneca Center's Uprising Academy
Special Education School
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 594-6868
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 594-6868
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek ![Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2303A Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 464 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
866 Oak Grove Rd
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Core Education Academy
Special Education School
Po Box 3663
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 448-2152
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 448-2152
1.1 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 89 students
975 N San Carlos Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Seneca Center's Uprising Academy
Special Education School
2351 Olivera Rd
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 594-6868
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 594-6868
1.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek
Daycare / Preschool
298 N. Wiget Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2303A Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 464 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
975 N San Carlos Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Walnut Creek KinderCare ![Walnut Creek KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Walnut Creek KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
2850 Cherry Lane
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 943-6777
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 943-6777
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
4304 Cowell Rd
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 676-4416
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 676-4416
2 miles
Gr: K | 38 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 235-1130
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
(Math: 6% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 Oak Grove Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-8414
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-8414
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,059 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3275 Peachwillow Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-5700
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-5700
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Parish Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-3405
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-3405
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-8600
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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