Below Average

Growing Light Montessori School

Elementary School

4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602

Last updated: April 2026

Private

Students

8:1

Student-Teacher

Kindergarten – 1st

Grades Served

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About Growing Light Montessori School

Growing Light Montessori School is an private elementary school in Oakland, CA 94602. The school serves approximately 24 students in grades Kindergarten – 1st with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5/10, an average rating overall.

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $124,744, where 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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How Growing Light Montessori School compares to 89 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

This School

24.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

375

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.5

This School

4.7

Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Growing Light Montessori School (this school)	—	24	8:1	4.5
Joaquin Miller Elementary	0.6 mi	384	24:1	5.2
Sequoia Elementary	0.8 mi	447	23.5:1	7.8
Glenview Elementary	1.1 mi	454	22.7:1	6.7
Redwood Heights Elementary	1.2 mi	383	27.4:1	7.4
Fruitvale Elementary	1.2 mi	254	23.1:1	2.7
Laurel Elementary	1.2 mi	412	27.5:1	5.1
Crocker Highlands Elementary	1.5 mi	410	25.6:1	5.8
Allendale Elementary	1.5 mi	374	23.4:1	5.6
Montclair Elementary	1.6 mi	562	22.5:1	6.1
Urban Montessori Charter	1.7 mi	349	49.9:1	3.1
Carl B. Munck Elementary	1.8 mi	171	19:1	7.1
Manzanita Community Elementary	1.8 mi	338	22.5:1	4.6
Manzanita SEED Elementary	1.8 mi	413	22.9:1	4.5
Thornhill Elementary	1.9 mi	392	26.1:1	5.0
Melrose Leadership Academy	2.0 mi	678	18.3:1	8.4
Bella Vista Elementary	2.1 mi	379	25.3:1	6.3
Learning Without Limits	2.1 mi	354	22.1:1	4.4
Global Family Elementary	2.2 mi	440	22:1	5.7
Achieve Academy	2.4 mi	542	21.7:1	6.0
Cleveland Elementary	2.4 mi	383	27.4:1	5.4

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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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Academics4.5Below Average100%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on 145 schools in Oakland

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Location

4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland	0.0 mi	20	4.5
Head-Royce School Oakland	0.2 mi	902	4.5
HEAD ROYCE SCHOOL Oakland	0.3 mi	900	4.5
Joaquin Miller Elementary Oakland	0.6 mi	384	5.2
Montera Middle Oakland	0.7 mi	659	8.0
Fred Finch–Oakland Hills Academy Oakland	0.7 mi	15	4.5
FRED FINCH-OAKLAND HILLS ACADEMY Oakland	0.7 mi	12	4.5
Bret Harte Middle Oakland	0.8 mi	417	6.0
Sequoia Elementary Oakland	0.8 mi	447	7.8
Academia de Mi Abuela Piedmont	0.8 mi	48	8.5
Corpus Christi Elementary Piedmont	0.8 mi	218	8.5
CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Piedmont	0.8 mi	253	8.5
RASKOB DAY SCHOOL Oakland	1.0 mi	76	4.5
THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Oakland	1.0 mi	69	4.5
Laurel Elementary Oakland	1.2 mi	412	5.1
Fruitvale Elementary Oakland	1.2 mi	254	2.7
Redwood Heights Elementary Oakland	1.2 mi	383	7.4
Glenview Elementary Oakland	1.1 mi	454	6.7
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Oakland	1.3 mi	12	4.5
Allendale Elementary Oakland	1.5 mi	374	5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$124,744

Median Home Value

$1,111,800

Median Rent

$1,924/mo

Population

31,450

College Educated

58%

Homeownership

59.3%

Avg Commute

29.6 min

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Median Age

42.3

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GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland, CA	20	4.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Growing Light Montessori School

What grades does Growing Light Montessori School serve?

Growing Light Montessori School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.

How many students attend Growing Light Montessori School?

Growing Light Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Growing Light Montessori School?

The student-teacher ratio at Growing Light Montessori School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

What is Growing Light Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?

Growing Light Montessori School has a composite rating of 4.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Growing Light Montessori School a private school?

Yes, Growing Light Montessori School 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 – 1st
Enrollment: 24
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Alameda
Phone: (510) 336-9897
Data Year: 2025–2026

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