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Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington
Elementary School
52 ARLINGTON AVE, Kensington, CA 94707
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – TK
Enrollment
6
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – TK
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington
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About Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington
Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington is a private elementary school in Kensington, CA. Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington serves approximately 6 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-TK, and has a 5.5:1 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 6 students, Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington 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 5.5:1 students to teachers, Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington 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 of Kensington 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
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Student Demographics
All Schools in Kensington
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington (this school) | — |
| Kensington Elementary | 8.4 |
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 – TK
- Enrollment
- 6 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Address
- 52 ARLINGTON AVE, Kensington, CA 94707
- Phone
- (515) 527-1278
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
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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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
52 ARLINGTON AVE, Kensington, CA 94707
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cornell Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Albany). Another option is Cragmont Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Berkeley). Additionally, PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby El Cerrito). For more schools in Kensington, see our Kensington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Elementary Kensington | 0.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Golestan School El Cerrito | 0.8 mi | — |
| GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| El Cerrito High El Cerrito | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Harding Elementary El Cerrito | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Prospect Sierra School El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | — |
| Albany Middle Albany | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| Albany High Albany | 1.3 mi | 9.1 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) Albany | 1.3 mi | — |
| Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Madera Elementary El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Cragmont Elementary Berkeley | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Marin Elementary Albany | 1.8 mi | 8.2 |
| TILDEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Albany | 1.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Tilden Preparatory School Albany | 1.7 mi | — |
| Cornell Elementary Albany | 1.8 mi | 9.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94707 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$196,591
Median Home Value
$1,626,500
Median Rent
$2,406/mo
Population
12,728
College Educated
85.4%
Homeownership
87%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Median Age
52.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington
What grades does Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington serve?
Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington serves students in grades Kindergarten through TK.
How many students attend Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington?
Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington?
The student-teacher ratio at Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington is 5.5:1. 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 of Kensington a private school?
Yes, Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington a religious school?
No, Growing Light Montessori School of Kensington is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – TK
- Enrollment
- 6
- Gender Split
- 67% M / 33% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (515) 527-1278
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