Sherwood Montessori

Sherwood Montessori is a public elementary school in Chico, CA, part of the Sherwood Montessori District. The school serves approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 94.7th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 32% proficiency in math, 8 points below the state average and 39% in reading/language arts, 6 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $65,350, where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a midsize city setting.

With an enrollment of 114 students, Sherwood Montessori is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Sherwood Montessori is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.