The Child Unique Montessori School in Alameda, CA, serves 119 students in an undergraduate Montessori program within a suburban community setting.
The school is nonsectarian and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 17 teachers on staff.
This co–educational Montessori school holds memberships in the American Montessori Society and other Montessori associations.
The student body is diverse, with 68% of students representing various ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Located in a large suburb, the school provides a Montessori early learning program aligned with local educational options in Alameda.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 52%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Child Unique Montessori School?
The application deadline for The Child Unique Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to The Child Unique Montessori School is The Phillips Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Barnabas School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Luna's Montessori Bilingual School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Luna's Montessori Bilingual School
Montessori School
1247 Park Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Barnabas School
(Catholic)
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Da Vinci Center For Gifted Children
Special Program Emphasis
2050 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 219-9410
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 219-9410
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
1910 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School ![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1910 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School ![Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Photo - Congratulations SJND graduates!]( "Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Photo - Congratulations SJND graduates!")
(Catholic)
1011 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-1526
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-1526
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School
(Catholic)
Po Box 7010
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 517-2103
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 517-2103
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Tuition listed
Patten Academy Of Christian Education ![Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo]( "Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo")
(Christian)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lambo Academy International
Alternative School (Christian)
119 Watkins Station Cir # B
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(415) 754-3889
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(415) 754-3889
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Barnabas School
(Catholic)
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Da Vinci Center For Gifted Children
Special Program Emphasis
2050 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 219-9410
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 219-9410
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
1910 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School ![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1335 High St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Luna's Montessori Bilingual School
Montessori School
1247 Park Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Joseph Elementary School ![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Rising Star Montessori ![Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard]( "Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard")
Montessori School
1421 High Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
0.9 miles
Gr: PK | 85 students Tuition listed
1335 High St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7022
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,868 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Buena Vista Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4002
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3010 Fillmore St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4013
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Sandcreek Way
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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