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Diablo Valley Montessori
Elementary School
3390 Deer Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
About Diablo Valley Montessori
Diablo Valley Montessori is an private elementary school in Lafayette, CA 94549. The school serves approximately 6 students in grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten with a student-teacher ratio of 0.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, an above average rating overall.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $231,195, where 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 6 public schools in Lafayette, Diablo Valley Montessori rates higher overall (8.9 vs 7.1 average).
Compare to Public Schools
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All Schools in Lafayette
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Diablo Valley Montessori (this school) | 8.9 |
| Acalanes High | 7.1 |
| M. H. Stanley Middle | 6.6 |
| Lafayette Elementary | 6.5 |
| Springhill Elementary | 8.6 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | 7.3 |
| Burton Valley Elementary | 6.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Location
3390 Deer Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| DIABLO VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lafayette | 0.0 mi | 8.9 |
| THE CHILD DAY SCHOOL - LAFAYETTE Lafayette | 0.1 mi | 8.9 |
| THE SPRINGSTONE SCHOOL Lafayette | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| The Springstone School Lafayette | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| CENTER OF ARTS TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Lafayette | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| M. H. Stanley Middle Lafayette | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Springhill Elementary Lafayette | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Lafayette Elementary Lafayette | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Acalanes High Lafayette | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| St. Perpetua Lafayette | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| ST PERPETUA SCHOOL Lafayette | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| MEHER SCHOOLS Lafayette | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Meher Schools, The Lafayette | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School Lafayette | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Happy Valley Elementary Lafayette | 1.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Campolindo High Moraga | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Acalanes Center for Independent Study Walnut Creek | 2.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Burton Valley Elementary Lafayette | 2.5 mi | 6.6 |
| CONTRA COSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Walnut Creek | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94549 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$231,195
Median Home Value
$1,968,500
Median Rent
$2,902/mo
Population
28,247
College Educated
77.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Avg Commute
28.6 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
45.8
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LA JOLLA VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL La Jolla, CA | 8.9 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF LAGUNA BEACH Laguna Beach, CA | 8.9 |
| SCG Christian Cypress, CA | 8.9 |
| DEL SOL PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN:A REGGIO-INSPIRED C Manhattan Beach, CA | 8.8 |
| Action Day Schools El Quito Saratoga, CA | 9.1 |
| PRIMARY PLUS EL QUITO SCHOOL Saratoga, CA | 9.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Diablo Valley Montessori
What grades does Diablo Valley Montessori serve?
Diablo Valley Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Diablo Valley Montessori?
Diablo Valley Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diablo Valley Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Diablo Valley Montessori is 0.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
What is Diablo Valley Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Diablo Valley Montessori has a composite rating of 8.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Diablo Valley Montessori a private school?
Yes, Diablo Valley Montessori is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 6
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 0.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Contra Costa
- Phone
- (925) 283-6036
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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