Valley Montessori School

Livermore, California 94551-1707

Accredited Montessori See this school on Google Maps →
Call (925) 455-8021

How it compares in Livermore

Valley Montessori School is one of 2 Montessori schools in Livermore, and one of only 1 with full AMS or AMI accreditation.

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Visit & contact

Address
1273 N Livermore Ave
Livermore, CA 94551-1707
Call (925) 455-8021 Request a tour Visit website ↗ Get directions ↗

Facts & figures

From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.

Student-teacher ratio

10.3 : 1

349 students · 34 full-time-equivalent teachers

U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22

School day

7 hours/day · 181 days/year

U.S. Dept. of Education private school survey, 2021–22

Classrooms

3 Infant/Toddler · 9 Primary · 4 Lower Elementary · 2 Upper Elementary · 6 Secondary

39 lead teachers · 10 assistants

Self-reported to the Montessori Census ↗

State license

Licensed child care center

Capacity 232 · licensed since 2002

California Community Care Licensing, 2025

Staff

62 full-time & 8 part-time teachers · 13 administrators

California private school affidavit, 2024-25

Programs, tuition & schedule

Quoted from vmschool.org.
"Our approach is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, which emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that fosters independence, creativity, and critical thinking skills."
— Valley Montessori School, homepage ↗

Accreditation & affiliations

  • American Montessori Society (AMS) · member
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · accredited
  • California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) · member
  • Certified California Green Business · certified

Source: school's homepage ↗

Programs offered

  • Toddler through 8th Grade — 18 months through 8th Grade

Source: school's homepage ↗

Schedule

Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm

View the school calendar ↗

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How to apply

Quoted from vmschool.org.

Deadlines: Applications for 2025-26 school year open in October

Source: school's Admissions page ↗

About Valley Montessori School

Valley Montessori School is a Montessori school (private) in Livermore, California serving ages 1.5 - 14 years — AMS Accredited. Our approach is based on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, which emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning that fosters independence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

Where is Valley Montessori School located? ⌃

1273 N Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA 94551-1707

What is the phone number for Valley Montessori School? ⌃

Valley Montessori School can be reached at (925) 455-8021.

Is Valley Montessori School accredited? ⌃

Valley Montessori School lists the following accreditations or affiliations on its website: American Montessori Society (AMS) (member), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) (accredited), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) (member), Certified California Green Business (certified).

What are the hours at Valley Montessori School? ⌃

Valley Montessori School operates on these hours: Office Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm.

What ages does Valley Montessori School serve? ⌃

Valley Montessori School serves children aged 1.5 - 14 years.

What is the website for Valley Montessori School? ⌃

The official website is vmschool.org.

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