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Montessori Childrens School

4200 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $50,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $50,000
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
School Motto
'Inspiring a passion for excellence'

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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School Notes

  • "The mission of the Montessori Children's School is: to inspire a passion for excellence in all of the children and adults who are a part of its community, to nurture the curiosity, creativity and imagination born within each of us and to awaken the human spirit of every child.
  • The purpose then, of our school is to meet this objective.
  • This is done in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by her own choice rather than by being forced, and second, by helping him to perfect all his natural tools for learning so that his ability will be at a maximum in future learning situations.
  • The Montessori materials have this dual long-range purpose in addition to their immediate purpose of giving specific information to the child.".
  • "The mission of the Montessori Children's School is: to inspire a passion for excellence in all of the children and adults who are a part of its community, to nurture the curiosity, creativity and imagination born within each of us and to awaken the human spirit of every child. The purpose then, of our school is to meet this objective. This is done in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by her own choice rather than by being forced, and second, by helping him to perfect all his natural tools for learning so that his ability will be at a maximum in future learning situations. The Montessori materials have this dual long-range purpose in addition to their immediate purpose of giving specific information to the child."
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Montessori Childrens School cost?
Montessori Childrens School's tuition is approximately $50,000 for private students.
What schools are Montessori Childrens School often compared to?
Montessori Childrens School is often viewed alongside schools like Childrens House Montessori School, San Luis Obispo Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Childrens School?
The application deadline for Montessori Childrens School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in San Luis Obispo County, CA is $11,647 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Luis Obispo County, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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