Oakland, California 94610 On Google Maps →
Grand Lake Montessori
- 0.2–6 yrs
- Ages
- Toddler · Primary
- Levels
- $$$ · $20k+
- Tuition
- 3.8 : 1
- Ratio
- 19 students
- Enrollment
In context
How it compares in Oakland
Grand Lake Montessori is one of 16 Montessori schools in Oakland; 1 of them holds AMS or AMI credentials.
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Facts & figures
From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.
- Student-teacher ratio
3.8 : 1
19 students · 5 full-time-equivalent teachers
U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22
- School day
7.5 hours/day · 180 days/year
U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22
- Ownership
501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1995
$2.8M revenue (FY2023) · 23 years of IRS filings
- Classrooms
2 Infant/Toddler · 6 Primary · 1 Elementary
- State license
Licensed child care center
Capacity 367 · licensed since 1987
California Community Care Licensing, 2025
From the school
Programs, tuition & schedule
"Helping to make childhood a journey, not a race."
Programs offered
- Nido/Infant — 12 weeks - 18 months
- Toddler — 18 months - 2 1/2 years
- Primary/Kindergarten — 2 1/2 - 6 years
- Art Studio
- Enrichment Classes
- Summer Program
Source: school's homepage ↗
Tuition
2026/27: 3:00-3:30 pm pickup $3,082/month; 4:00-4:30 pm pickup $3,421/month; Aftercare until 6 pm $140/week additional. Summer 2026: 3 weeks $2,500.
Source: school's Admissions page ↗
Schedule
Drop-off 8:00-8:30 am; Pick-up 3:00-4:30 pm; Aftercare until 6 pm
Extended-day / aftercare available.
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Admissions
How to apply
- Complete an Inquiry Form
- Take a Tour
- Fill Out Application ($75 non-refundable fee)
- Application placed in waiting pool
- Student Visit if a spot becomes available
- Enrollment Contract and 10% deposit
Source: school's Admissions page ↗
Good to know
About Grand Lake Montessori
Grand Lake Montessori is a Montessori school in Oakland, California serving grades K-5. Helping to make childhood a journey, not a race.
Where is Grand Lake Montessori located? ⌃
466 Chetwood St, Oakland, CA 94610
What is the phone number for Grand Lake Montessori? ⌃
Grand Lake Montessori can be reached at (510) 836-4313.
How much is tuition at Grand Lake Montessori? ⌃
Per Grand Lake Montessori's own website: 2026/27: 3:00-3:30 pm pickup $3,082/month; 4:00-4:30 pm pickup $3,421/month; Aftercare until 6 pm $140/week additional. Summer 2026: 3 weeks $2,500.
How do you apply to Grand Lake Montessori? ⌃
Grand Lake Montessori's admissions process: Complete an Inquiry Form; Take a Tour; Fill Out Application ($75 non-refundable fee); Application placed in waiting pool; Student Visit if a spot becomes available; Enrollment Contract and 10% deposit.
What are the hours at Grand Lake Montessori? ⌃
Grand Lake Montessori operates on these hours: Drop-off 8:00-8:30 am; Pick-up 3:00-4:30 pm; Aftercare until 6 pm.
What ages does Grand Lake Montessori serve? ⌃
Grand Lake Montessori serves grades K-5.
What is the website for Grand Lake Montessori? ⌃
The official website is grandlakemontessori.com.