Our primary Goal is to provide children, between the ages of 2 and 6, a stimulating social and safe learning environment where parents can confidently entrust their children for education with extended care available.
Full and 1/2 day, 3 to 5 day schedules are available.
Taproot utilizes the Montessori philosophy and method of teaching a curriculum centered on Daily Living Activities and concrete materials to enhance your child's senses, language and math skills.
Materials to augment learning about geography, science, art and music are also in the classroom.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 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
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition details are listed on our website.
Admissions Director
Nicole Hall
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten often compared to?
Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like St. Kieran Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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People that viewed Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten also viewed these schools: Del Rey Schools and Christian Elementary School-east Campus.
The nearest high school to Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is Del Rey Schools (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Kieran Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
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Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Christian Elementary School-east Campus
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
2.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 357 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Christian Elementary School-east Campus
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8900
2.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 357 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
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Location
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1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
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El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School ![El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.]( "El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1640 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dayspring Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1150 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Pepper Valley Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1358 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-7770
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-7770
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students
211 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
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Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students Tuition listed
Foothills Christian High School
(Christian)
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
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Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
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San Diego, CA 91941
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San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School ![El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.]( "El Cajon Seventh-day Adventist Christian School Photo - Students learn to find joy and self confidence as they learn to read, share with others and work together on projects.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1640 E Madison Avenue
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 442-6544
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
211 S 3rd St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8925
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 196 students
509 Ballard St
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 444-7529
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Tuition listed
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Dayspring Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
1150 Greenfield Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 442-2895
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Pepper Valley Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
1358 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-7770
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 444-7770
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
1471 Granite Hills
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-8800
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-8800
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 232 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
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5/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Broadway
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3121
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 938-4864
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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