HeadsUp! Montessori Preschools *Pleasanton *San Jose *Palo Alto HeadsUp! Montessori Preschools encourage children to fulfill their full potential.
The goal of the centers is to help make every child a HeadsUp! child: bright, alert, motivated, independent, self-confident, and social.
Our dual-career families know their children are receiving the finest care and developmental guidance available.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,625
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish and Mandarin
Year Founded
1982
Student Body
Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Charles D. Bernstein
School Notes
- Year-round, full-day program for ages 0-6
- Individualized Montessori curriculum
- Bilingual Chinese-English classroom option
- International curriculum (Chinese, Spanish)
- Focus on thinking skills & personal values
- Cultivation of gifts & talents
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Leopold Chen - University of Southern California
- Jackob - Northeastern University
- Aruna - Rice University
- Cooper Morace - Claremont McKenna College
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton cost?
Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton's tuition is approximately $3,625 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton?
Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton famous alumni include: Leopold Chen, Jackob, Aruna and Cooper Morace.
What is Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton's ranking?
Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton?
The application deadline for Headsup Montessori Preschools - Palo Alto, San Jose, Pleasanton is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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