Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Valley Montessori School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Valley Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
430 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Elyssa Bishop
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
CookingDance
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtGuitar
Piano
School Notes
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Montessori School's ranking?
Valley Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Valley Montessori School?
The application deadline for Valley Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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