The Growing Place Montessori in Poway, CA, enrolls 108 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a small city community.
The school employs six teachers, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 19 students.
Tuition information is available, and the school offers summer school programming for enrolled students.
The Growing Place Montessori serves co鈥揺ducational early learning needs with a focus on pre鈥搆indergarten and kindergarten grades.
Located in the city of Poway, the school is one of several early childhood programs in the area, including nearby options such as Legacy Montessori School and Children's Preschool Learning Center.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
19 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Growing Place Montessori?
The application deadline for The Growing Place Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Growing Place Montessori is Sisu Academy (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Legacy Montessori School (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Koonings Center ![The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.]( "The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.")
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
2.6 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
4.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
7.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
The Koonings Center ![The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.]( "The Koonings Center Photo - We own a beautiful 2-acre campus which includes a ball-field, large playground, sports blacktop, outdoor stage, stream, and lush landscaping.")
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students Avg. class size: 36 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Carmel Mountain KinderCare ![Carmel Mountain KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "Carmel Mountain KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 195 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12321 Ninth St.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1320
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-1320
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12320 Meadowbrook Ln.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-0802
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12450 Glenoak Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5900
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13000 Bowron Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-2007
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-2007
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11775 Shoal Creek Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 613-9080
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 613-9080
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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