Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Montessori Country Academy
About the School
- Montessori Country Academy was established in 1998 by Christine Mendoza and Julie Green to provide a strong and vital Montessori-based educational experience for children in the Elk Grove and Sacramento area.
- The school has grown over the years to serve many children, ages 18 months to 6 years.
- At Montessori Country Academy, we keep teacher-student ratios low to allow for individualized attention and a quiet and nurturing environment.
- Our teachers have earned their teaching credentials through the Montessori Institute of Advanced Studies and Montessori Teacher Education Center of San Francisco Bay Area.
- The school is accredited and adheres to the American Montessori Society and International Montessori Societies standards of operation and philosophy.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
15 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Flexible schedules available to meet the needs of families.
Acceptance Rate
97%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Ballet Instruction & Spanish Course
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Country Academy often compared to?
Montessori Country Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Elk Grove Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Country Academy?
The acceptance rate of Montessori Country Academy is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Country Academy?
The application deadline for Montessori Country Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(916) 684-7903
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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(916) 353-0185
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Catholic
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Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-7903
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
7575 Rush River Drive
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(916) 427-1900
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
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(916) 353-0185
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
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(916) 685-6540
Distance: 0.9 mi
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Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 714-2772
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Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2
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(916) 689-3050
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(916) 714-0735
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Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-4040
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(916) 688-0521
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 1
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(916) 687-8329
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(916) 684-7903
Distance: 3.7 mi
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Christian
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(916) 688-0521
Distance: 6.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(916) 685-6540
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(916) 714-2772
Distance: 2.2 mi
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Distance: 2.3 mi
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Elk Grove, CA 95758
(916) 684-4040
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(916) 686-7703
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5 10/3/2019
NEW!! Art of Montessori (Formerly Montessori Country Academy) Opens January 2020. A Reggio-Inspired Montessori that will delight your child through the ARTS!
5 9/8/2012
Montessori Country Academy has established itself as an authentic approach to what Dr Maria Montessori designed in her pedagogy for children. This coupled with their true heart for children and families sets it apart from any Montessori School in the Sacramento area.
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