Dandy Lion Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Dandy Lion Montessori School

Dandy Lion Montessori School's mission is simply to serve the children of the exceptional parents in our community, who are truly concerned about the future of their children in these uncertain times.

We provide our students with the very best start in their lifelong learning adventure, by implementing an authentic montessori program, which the International Association of Progressive Montessori is respected for worldwide.

We excel in maintaining a specially prepared educational environment for their budding minds to explore and utilize in developing critical thinking skills.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 42 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Dandy Lion Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: 'Where Children Learn How to Learn'

Dandy Lion Montessori School's mission is simply to serve the children of the exceptional parents in our community, who are truly concerned about the future of their children in these uncertain times.
We provide our students with the very best start in their lifelong learning adventure, by implementing an authentic montessori program, which the International Association of Progressive Montessori is respected for worldwide.
We excel in maintaining a specially prepared educational environment for their budding minds to explore and utilize in developing critical thinking skills.

Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 42 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Luis Obispo County, CA is $12,674 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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