Little Elephant Montessori School in Oakland, CA, offers a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d Montessori program for preschool and kindergarten students in the Rockridge neighborhood.
The school enrolls 35 students across grades PK鈥揔 with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 35:1 and employs one teacher.
Annual tuition for this California preschool program is $29,200, above the Oakland elementary private school average of $23,920.
Located in a city community, Little Elephant Montessori School holds membership with the American Montessori Society (AMS).
Nearby Oakland Montessori schools include My Own Montessori and Rockridge Montessori School, offering similar grade spans with larger enrollments and lower student鈥搕eacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition: $29,200
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,200
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Little Elephant Montessori School cost?
Little Elephant Montessori School's tuition is approximately $29,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Little Elephant Montessori School?
The application deadline for Little Elephant Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Little Elephant Montessori School located?
Little Elephant Montessori School is located in the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Rockridge.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Little Elephant Montessori School is The College Preparatory School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bentley School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is My Own Montessori (0.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rockridge Montessori School
Montessori School
5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2727 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 841-8489
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 841-8489
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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