Moonpreneur Icon

North Shoreview Montessori

1301 Cypress Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94401

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 241 of 6898 in California

See top schools in San Mateo

About North Shoreview Montessori

San Mateo's North Shoreview Montessori is a public elementary school that is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school has about 350 to 450 students and serves kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. North Shoreview Montessori has class sizes that are similar to those of many California public schools, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22:1. North Shoreview Montessori uses the Montessori method of teaching, which focuses on hands-on learning, letting students work on their own, and having students of different ages in the same class. The school encourages students to learn on their own and work together to solve problems, in addition to teaching them the basics like English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies. About 77% of students are good at math and 82% are good at reading and language arts. This shows that they are doing well in school. Families looking at different schools, like the best elementary school in California, often think about North Shoreview Montessori because of its unique approach. In general, the school does well academically within a structured Montessori setting.

North Shoreview Montessori Contact Information

Address

1301 Cypress Ave., San Mateo, CA, 94401

View on Map

Phone

(650) 312-7588

Call Now

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 77%
Reading 82%
State average proficiency is 77% in Math and 82% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
293
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 241 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North Shoreview Montessori

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

Read More

Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

Read More

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 30.38%
Asian 30.03%
Hispanic 22.18%
Black 0.34%
Two+ Races 15.36%
Native Am. 0%
White
30.38%
Asian
30.03%
Hispanic
22.18%
Black
0.34%
Two+ Races
15.36%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 293
48.81%
143 Female
51.19%
150 Male

Student Population

293 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

586 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

North Shoreview Montessori is getting a lot of attention for its student-centered, hands-on learning style. Recent classroom activities have focused on building independence, literacy, and the ability to work together to solve problems. Students are very involved and making steady progress in school.

FAQ

Q1. Do the classrooms at North Shoreview Montessori have kids of different ages?

Ans. Yes, the school uses the Montessori method, which often has students of different ages work together to learn from each other.

Q2. Do students have to use a traditional grading system?

Ans. Montessori programs usually use assessments based on progress instead of just letter grades.

Q3. Does the school want parents to be involved?

Ans. Yes, families are encouraged to take part in community events, school activities, and volunteer opportunities.

Q4. Do you offer classes in music and art that are extra?

Ans. Yes, students usually have access to enrichment classes that go along with the main academic curriculum.

Q5. How does the school help students be independent?

Ans. The Montessori method encourages students to learn on their own by letting them choose tasks within set limits.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

North Shoreview Montessori

If you’re a parent, please share the highlights of your experience with North Shoreview Montessori

terms and conditions
Feedback

DISCLAIMER

The information provided about schools is for general reference only and may not be 100% accurate or up to date. We recommend contacting the respective school directly to confirm the latest details and ensure accuracy.