Marin Montessori School vs. Marin Horizon School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Marin Montessori School is a private, non-profit, AMI accredited school serving the diverse needs of children 18 months to 15 years of age.
The school is a community of faculty, families, staff, administration, and a board of directors.
Collectively, we nurture the development of each child to his or her fullest potential intellectually, physically, socially, creatively, emotionally, and spiritually.
Therefore, we strive to provide more than an academic education alone; our goal is to provide education for life.
The mission of Marin Montessori School, in adherence to the principles of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) as envisioned by Dr. Maria Montessori, is to nurture the development of each child in our diverse community to his or her fullest potential an independent, responsible, compassionate learned individual who thinks critically and realizes clearly his or her role in the world. Thus, our mission is to provide education for life.
Marin Horizon combines a challenging academic curriculum with a program of character-enhancing life skills to help each student develop their unique and confident voice.
Teachers incorporate Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles as a framework for designing and delivering rigorous and engaging instruction.
Students become active participants in their own education, resulting in deep engagement and high achievement.
Students are seen and valued for their authentic selves, developing confidence and courage to maximize their learning.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild to Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded
1964
1977
Students Body
Total Students
295 students
289 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
-
Pre-K Students
22
123
Kindergarten Students
28
15
Grade 1 Students
18
13
Grade 2 Students
15
14
Grade 3 Students
16
20
Grade 4 Students
21
16
Grade 5 Students
18
20
Grade 6 Students
15
22
Grade 7 Students
25
23
Grade 8 Students
27
23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
43 teachers
Average Class Size
12
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Jan. 17 / rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade. Please visit our website for details.
% on Financial Aid
15%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$25,000
Admissions Director
n/a
Lizzie Key
Admissions Associate
n/a
Kimberly Edwards
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Advanced Band, Basketball, Chess, Cooking, Drama, Flag Football, Garden Explorers, Karate, Running Fundamentals, Soccer, Student Council, Visual Art, Yoga