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Growing Light Montessori School
Elementary School
4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Growing Light Montessori School
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About Growing Light Montessori School
Growing Light Montessori School is a private elementary school in Oakland, CA. Growing Light Montessori School serves approximately 24 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 24 students, Growing Light Montessori School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Growing Light Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Growing Light Montessori School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Growing Light Montessori School compares to 89 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Growing Light Montessori School (this school) | — |
| Joaquin Miller Elementary | 5.4 |
| Sequoia Elementary | 8.1 |
| Glenview Elementary | 7.3 |
| Redwood Heights Elementary | 6.7 |
| Fruitvale Elementary | 2.2 |
| Laurel Elementary | 3.4 |
| Crocker Highlands Elementary | 7.4 |
| Allendale Elementary | 3.2 |
| Montclair Elementary | 6.1 |
| Urban Montessori Charter | 4.4 |
| Carl B. Munck Elementary | 3.6 |
| Manzanita SEED Elementary | 3.7 |
| Manzanita Community Elementary | 2.1 |
| Thornhill Elementary | 6.3 |
| Melrose Leadership Academy | 8.9 |
| Bella Vista Elementary | 3.8 |
| Learning Without Limits | 5.8 |
| Global Family Elementary | 5.3 |
| Achieve Academy | 8.0 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 5.7 |
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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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Address
- 4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
- Phone
- (510) 336-9897
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Location
4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Growing Light Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.0 miles away). Another option is Sequoia Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away). Additionally, Glenview Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.0 mi | — |
| Head-Royce School Oakland | 0.2 mi | — |
| HEAD ROYCE SCHOOL Oakland | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Joaquin Miller Elementary Oakland | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Montera Middle Oakland | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Fred Finch–Oakland Hills Academy Oakland | 0.7 mi | — |
| FRED FINCH-OAKLAND HILLS ACADEMY Oakland | 0.7 mi | — |
| Bret Harte Middle Oakland | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Sequoia Elementary Oakland | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Academia de Mi Abuela Piedmont | 0.8 mi | — |
| Corpus Christi Elementary Piedmont | 0.8 mi | — |
| CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Piedmont | 0.8 mi | 5.8 |
| RASKOB DAY SCHOOL Oakland | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Oakland | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Laurel Elementary Oakland | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| Fruitvale Elementary Oakland | 1.2 mi | 2.2 |
| Redwood Heights Elementary Oakland | 1.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Glenview Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Oakland | 1.3 mi | — |
| Allendale Elementary Oakland | 1.5 mi | 3.2 |
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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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (510) 336-9897
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