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Small World Montessori School, Inc.

4555 Hilltop Dr
El Sobrante, CA 94803
At Small World Montessori School, Our children, and staff will share a joyous bond of trust, acceptance, and respect.
We will encourage the children to work and play together in a peaceful, caring group, which will help children to learn kindness, compassion, and acceptance.
We welcome students of all cultures and celebrate this diversity in our classroom.
While we adhere to the basic Montessori philosophy, our programs are dynamic and flexible.
We carefully incorporate new learning materials and techniques from current developments in education.
Our classrooms are inviting, lively places. Our disciplinary techniques include prevention, modifying the environment, substituting activities, and teaching consequences.
Teachers assist children in talking through their difficulties, learning to use words to express their feelings, and avoiding physical aggression.
Our classrooms have been designed based on many years of experience to provide modern, new environments that meet the needs of children and teachers.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Ali & Somaiyeh

School Notes

  • To call %10 222 6011 and set up an appointment to have a tour of the school, to see in person the environment and the method of
  • teaching.
Source: Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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