Arroyo Grande Montessori School was founded in January 1981 to provide the best possible preprimary education experience for Central Coast children between two and six years old.
Montessori is a totally positive environment for children. Here each child is recognized as an individual and is taught as such.
Children work at their own pace and at their own level.
Every child has the unique opportunity to fulfill his or her potential.
Habits and skills developed in a Montessori classroom remain for a lifetime.
The Montessori classroom is a joyful land of opportunity for the child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,950
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Arroyo Grande Montessori School cost?
Arroyo Grande Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,950 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Arroyo Grande Montessori School?
The application deadline for Arroyo Grande Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 91黑料s
The nearest high school to Arroyo Grande Montessori School is Lighthouse Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley View Adventist Junior Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool (0.4 miles away)
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Valley View Adventist Junior Academy ![Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org]( "Valley View Adventist Junior Academy Photo - Contact us for a Tour! Phone: 805.489.2687 Website: vvaaonline.org")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
230 Vernon Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-2687
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
(Catholic)
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
497 Fair Oaks Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 481-4673
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
1005 N. Oak Park Blvd.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805) 489-1213
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dandy Lion Montessori School
Montessori School
1089 Baden Ave
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 481-1735
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 481-1735
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
School Reviews
5 10/27/2012
Fantastic school! Small community feel with excellent teachers and decades of experience. I would recommen this school to ANYONE.
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