Santa Cruz Montessori School (2026 Profile)

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Santa Cruz Montessori School

6230 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003

Tel: (831) 476-1646

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Santa Cruz Montessori nurtures and guides children from 18 months to 15 years.

We have beautiful, safe, repared environments. We nurture self-descipline, responsibility, and collaborative learning.

We develop strong critical thinking skills and the full breadth of academics.

Our teachers are experienced, engaged, patient, and kind. We appreciate each child as unique and a force for good in the world.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 247 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,120
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-9

Year Founded

1964

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

247 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

21 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,120

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Tuition Notes

Annual tuition ranges from 10280 to 15910 depending on student's age and schedule

% on Financial Aid

45%

Admissions Director

Kathy Rideout

School Notes

School Motto: Inspiring Lifelong Learning Since 1964

Santa Cruz Montessori nurtures and guides children from 18 months to 15 years with a philosophy of quality education and exceptional care in a safe and nurturing environment. Our programs focus on building independence, a love of learning, and respect for self, others, and our world. At Santa Cruz Montessori we see education as a "preparation for life." The mission of Santa Cruz Montessori is to guide and nurture the natural unfolding of the whole individual in a developmentally based Montessori learning environment. We believe that respect - for ourselves, each other and our environment (school, community and world) - is the foundation of Santa Cruz Montessori philosophy and drives our efforts at peace through education. We are committed to respect in all areas of our educational efforts, including: collaboration among staff, Board members, volunteers and parents to achieve mission-driven goals; an environment of acceptance for diverse people, ideas, cultures and economics; compassion and trust with one another; and individual responsibility in contributing to the creation of a quality Montessori environment for all.

Source: Verified school update

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Santa Cruz Montessori School's tuition is approximately $14,120 for private students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-9
Enrollment: 247 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,120
Average class size: 21 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Cruz County, CA is $17,204 for elementary schools and $27,042 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Cruz County, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).