Valley Montessori School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Valley Montessori School

1273 N Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94551

Tel: (925) 455-8021

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Our Mission: Valley Montessori School educates the whole child and inspires a joyful pursuit of learning.

Our Values: Authentic Montessori Philosophy VMS is guided by the principles and techniques of Maria Montessori to deliver a rich, engaging learning environment.

VMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society and adheres to authentic practices recommended by this organisation.

The Child VMS teachers guide children to self-discovery by embracing curiosity, creativity, and individual choice through meaningful work, so that they can realise their own unique journey.

Academic Excellence VMS students are encouraged, empowered, and equipped to reach their highest potential.

Respect VMS cultivates a harmonious environment of esteem, fairness and value for oneself, the classroom, the community and the world.

Building Community & Global Citizens VMS fosters a deep sense of citizenship in the classroom that carries into family and beyond and develops ambassadors of positive change.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 430 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Valley Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1976

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

430 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

List of Courses Offered

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Elyssa Bishop

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

CookingDance

Arts and Music Programs:

ArtGuitar

Piano

Source: Verified school update

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Valley Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 430 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Alameda County, CA is $20,669 for elementary schools and $21,293 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alameda County, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).