East Bay Montessori
East Bay Montessori

A Non-Profit School for Students Aged KB-8th Grade

East Bay Montessori

Formerly Montessori Family School

A Non-Profit School for Students Aged KB-8th Grade

Why East Bay Montessori?

We Emphasize More than Just Academics

We focus on curiosity, independence, compassion, collaboration, and critical thinking.

...but the Academics are a Huge Strength

Our curriculum presents skills at the time when children are most ready to learn.

We're a Community

We view our relationship with you as a partnership, working together for the benefit of your child.


Cultivate a Love of Learning

Your child is a bright, capable being with an innate drive to learn. Your child is both an individual and a social being who desires a co-leadership role in their own education. We see that. We nurture that.


We observe children as they learn, make adjustments to a child’s next lesson, and move alongside them. We support students to excel and exceed beyond their imagination. We also know that learning is not linear, that children may want to return to a lesson a few times so that they truly understand rather than momentarily memorize. Montessori education is uniquely designed to support exactly that. 


Our mixed-aged classrooms don’t require that classmates be in perfect harmony with their peers; some may move quickly forward and some may seek additional lessons. We combine freedom of choice and movement, individual active learning, and mutual respect. The results are voluntary intellectual occupation and emotional balance. Our goal is to encourage a love of learning in our students of all ages.

Our Programs

We offer programs for children ages 4.5 years to 8th grade

“The first time I walked into the school, I was hooked. The classrooms were so beautiful. I’ll never look at regular school the same way. This is the way learning is supposed to be.”

- Madelaine Tayler, Parent

How to Apply

View our classrooms and learn more about Montessori education.

2. Submit an Application

After your tour you’re invited to apply for your child.

3. Join the Community!

Meet other new parents and connect with us on social media to get acquainted with our community.

The Latest from Our Blog

By Rachel Kleinman 18 Mar, 2024
Montessori's Timeline of Life captivates elementary students, fostering wonder and understanding of Earth's history and life's complexity.
By Rachel Kleinman 05 Mar, 2024
One of our 8th years was selected to speak at the Closing Ceremony

The Dance of Governance

The Dance of Governance, Montessori Life Magazine Article

East Bay Montessori's Head of School, Alissa Stolz, recently published an article through Montessori Life magazine titled The Dance of Governance. We congratulate Alissa on this accomplishment and invite you to read the article!

Learn More

If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call or schedule a tour online. We would love for you to visit our school and learn more.

The 6 Reasons Montessori Will Work For Your Child


Read the White Paper!


East Bay Montessori is a proud member of the following organizations:

American Montessori Society
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Bay Area Directors of Admission
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