Springfield Montessori School is based on the educational philosophies of Maria Montessori.
The program ensures an environment that is conducive to learning – an environment rich in life giving activities suited to the needs of the developing child.
We provide an environment that promotes a love of learning.
We help the child develop physical and mental order and "Inner Discipline." We provide an environment and materials within it that will meet the child's emotional, cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical developmental needs.
We help the child to help himself through the processes of independence, responsibility, socialization, grace and courtesy.
To achieve and maintain the standards demanded by the Montessori method of education, Springfield Montessori teachers are trained in the Montessori philosophies and have a thorough knowledge of the young child's stages of social, cognitive, psychological, and physiological development.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
48:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Springfield Montessori School is based on the educational philosophies of Maria Montessori. The program ensures an environment that is conducive to learning – an environment rich in life giving activities suited to the needs of the developing child. We provide an environment that promotes a love of learning. We help the child develop physical and mental order and "Inner Discipline." We provide an environment and materials within it that will meet the child's emotional, cognitive, spiritual, social, and physical developmental needs. We help the child to help himself through the processes of independence, responsibility, socialization, grace and courtesy. To achieve and maintain the standards demanded by the Montessori method of education, Springfield Montessori teachers are trained in the Montessori philosophies and have a thorough knowledge of the young child's stages of social, cognitive, psychological, and physiological development.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Springfield Montessori School?
The application deadline for Springfield Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Springfield Montessori School located?
Springfield Montessori School is located in the Ygnacio Valley neighborhood of Walnut Creek, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Ygnacio Valley.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Springfield Montessori School is Carondelet High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is NorthCreek Academy & Preschool (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-K | 138 students 0.2 miles 298 N. Wiget Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
0.2
NS-K
138
Carondelet High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 800 students 0.5 miles 1133 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 686-5353
0.5
9-12
800
Grades: 9-12 | 1,029 students 0.5 miles 1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8109
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8109
0.5
9-12
1,029
Grades: NS-8 | 464 students 0.6 miles 2303A Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 954-6322
0.6
NS-8
464
Grades: K-8 | 330 students 0.7 miles 866 Oak Grove Rd
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 682-5414
0.7
K-8
330
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