Arroyo Grande Montessori School was founded in January 1981 to provide the best possible preprimary education experience for Central Coast children between two and six years old.
Montessori is a totally positive environment for children. Here each child is recognized as an individual and is taught as such.
Children work at their own pace and at their own level.
Every child has the unique opportunity to fulfill his or her potential.
Habits and skills developed in a Montessori classroom remain for a lifetime.
The Montessori classroom is a joyful land of opportunity for the child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
![Arroyo Grande Montessori School Student By Grade Arroyo Grande Montessori School Student By Grade](http://images2.privateschoolreview.com/charts/5000/4748/arroyo-grande-montessori-school-chart-iLB6GB.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Arroyo Grande Montessori School?
The application deadline for Arroyo Grande Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 10/27/2012
Fantastic school! Small community feel with excellent teachers and decades of experience. I would recommen this school to ANYONE.
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