The Growing Place Montessori in Poway, CA, enrolls 108 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program within a small city community.
The school employs six teachers, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 19 students.
Tuition information is available, and the school offers summer school programming for enrolled students.
The Growing Place Montessori serves co鈥揺ducational early learning needs with a focus on pre鈥搆indergarten and kindergarten grades.
Located in the city of Poway, the school is one of several early childhood programs in the area, including nearby options such as Legacy Montessori School and Children's Preschool Learning Center.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
19 students
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 Growing Place Montessori?
The application deadline for The Growing Place Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to The Growing Place Montessori is Sisu Academy (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Legacy Montessori School (0.1 miles away)
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Legacy Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13168 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5519
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
14521 Ted Williams Pkwy
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
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