Taproot Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten vs. St. Kieran Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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St. Kieran Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
Our primary Goal is to provide children, between the ages of 2 and 6, a stimulating social and safe learning environment where parents can confidently entrust their children for education with extended care available.
Full and 1/2 day, 3 to 5 day schedules are available.
Taproot utilizes the Montessori philosophy and method of teaching a curriculum centered on Daily Living Activities and concrete materials to enhance your child's senses, language and math skills.
Materials to augment learning about geography, science, art and music are also in the classroom.
The mission of St. Kieran School, in partnership with parents, is to create an educational environment for the students, which promotes academic excellence and teaches Catholic doctrine, while emphasizing Gospel values.
Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever present teacher in its classes, the model of its faculty, the inspiration of its students.
St. Kieran School's students will be empowered to succeed in the twenty-first century within an environment which provides opportunities for spiritual, academic, physical, moral and cultural growth.
They will develop their full potential, assisted by teachers working in partnership with their parents, who are the primary educators of their children.
The students will proclaim the gospel message, be a part of a caring, worshiping community, perform service and learn to worship God.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1983
1960
Students Body
Total Students
45 students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
20
Kindergarten Students
4
15
Grade 1 Students
-
7
Grade 2 Students
-
18
Grade 3 Students
-
23
Grade 4 Students
-
19
Grade 5 Students
-
12
Grade 6 Students
-
20
Grade 7 Students
-
11
Grade 8 Students
-
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
13 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:23
1:12
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(uniform)
(uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$5,672
Tuition Notes
Tuition details are listed on our website.
Discount for additional family members. Tuition rate separate for Preschool.
Admissions Director
Nicole Hall
Patricia Provo
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6