School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
61%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- Rising Star Montessori School provides a high quality educational program for children based on the philosophy and methods developed by Maria Montessori.
- In addition to our concern for the health and safety of the children, we emphasize a total education program.
- Our academic excellence thrives in a warm, nurturing environment that promotes the self-esteem of each individual child.
- We advocate global diversity by studying many cultures, embracing and respecting the people in our modern world.
- Our philosophy is based on the observations and writings of Dr. Maria Montessori who was a scientist, educator and the first woman to earn a medical degree in Italy.
- Our curriculum instructs children in language arts, math, the interrelated study of life and physical sciences, history, culture, geography, the arts, and practical life skills.
- We have integrated the Montessori methods and curriculum with traditional public and private school curricula.
- Our school employs current research and theories in child development and educational methods.
- Rising Star Montessori School provides a high quality educational program for children based on the philosophy and methods developed by Maria Montessori.
- In addition to our concern for the health and safety of the children, we emphasize a total education program.
- Our academic excellence thrives in a warm, nurturing environment that promotes the self-esteem of each individual child.
- We advocate global diversity by studying many cultures, embracing and respecting the people in our modern world.
- Our philosophy is based on the observations and writings of Dr. Maria Montessori who was a scientist, educator and the first woman to earn a medical degree in Italy.
- Our curriculum instructs children in language arts, math, the interrelated study of life and physical sciences, history, culture, geography, the arts, and practical life skills.
- We have integrated the Montessori methods and curriculum with traditional public and private school curricula.
- Our school employs current research and theories in child development and educational methods.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus cost?
Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus's tuition is approximately $1,690 for private students and $1,185 for summer students.
When is the application deadline for Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus?
The application deadline for Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 糖心原创s
The nearest high school to Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus is The Phillips Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Montessori Elementary Intermediate School Of Alameda (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
1910 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1011 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-1526
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
2050 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 219-9410
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
1910 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1011 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-1526
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Alternative School (Christian)
119 Watkins Station Cir # B
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(415) 754-3889
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Alternative School (Christian)
388 9th St Ste 183
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 754-3889
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12
1423 Broadway, PMB #111
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 925-4545
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
1910 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
2050 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 219-9410
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
1247 Park Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
246 14th St
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-8809
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1086 8th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 832-8324
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Taylor Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4007
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Alternative School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial P
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4021
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
444 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4014
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Pacific Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4017
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 638 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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