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San Anselmo Montessori School

100 Shaw Dr
San Anselmo, CA 94960
San Anselmo Montessori School has been serving the cognitive developmental and emotional needs of children two years and ten months to six years of age since 1971.
A childs growth is positively influenced through a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
SAMS is committed to individualized education, allowing a child the freedom to develop at his or her own pace.
Our environment provides a varying degree of challenge from which a child may, with guidance, choose work according to their level of development.
Our goal is to provide a stimulating and safe environment in which children develop a love of learning, a high sense of self-esteem, and to acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
San Anselmo Montessori School believe that childrens education is a responsibility school and parents share.
There is a real family atmosphere, and the sense of a community at work for the best possible school.
We care about our children, our staff and each other.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,050
  • Average class size: 40 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
Average Class Size
40 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost

School Notes

  • School Motto: 鈥淓very child is a unique individual that needs to be understood, respected, admired and unconditionally accepted as a precious gift of life.鈥 - Maria Montessori
  • San Anselmo Montessori School has been serving the cognitive developmental and emotional needs of children two years and ten months to six years of age since 1971.
  • A childs growth is positively influenced through a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
  • SAMS is committed to individualized education, allowing a child the freedom to develop at his or her own pace.
  • Our environment provides a varying degree of challenge from which a child may, with guidance, choose work according to their level of development.
  • Our goal is to provide a stimulating and safe environment in which children develop a love of learning, a high sense of self-esteem, and to acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
  • San Anselmo Montessori School believe that childrens education is a responsibility school and parents share.
  • There is a real family atmosphere, and the sense of a community at work for the best possible school.
  • We care about our children, our staff and each other.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does San Anselmo Montessori School cost?
San Anselmo Montessori School's tuition is approximately $20,050 for private students.
When is the application deadline for San Anselmo Montessori School?
The application deadline for San Anselmo Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 31 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $20,050
  • Average class size: 40 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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