Urban Montessori Charter District

Urban Montessori Charter District is an active, independent public charter district located at 4551 Steele Street in Oakland, California. Set within the large city landscape of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metropolitan area, the single-campus district operates as its own local educational agency for federal programs, serving families who seek a progressive public education option in the East Bay. The district offers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from Kindergarten through 8th grade, providing a steady academic pathway through both elementary and middle school levels. With a total enrollment of 343 students, the school fosters a multicultural learning environment composed of 109 Hispanic students, 91 White students, 65 Black students, 45 multiracial students, and 20 Asian students, alongside Pacific Islander learners.

Enrollment trends within the district showcase a particularly vibrant early learning foundation, headlined by 100 Kindergarten students alongside well-established elementary and middle school grade cohorts. To facilitate individual development and classroom instruction, the district maintains a unique staffing structure that emphasizes high levels of instructional assistance and dedicated support services. The professional staff comprises 8.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, backed by 15 FTE instructional aides and 39.6 FTE support staff members, contributing to a total operational team of 63.2 FTE personnel. For parents, students, and educational researchers, Urban Montessori Charter District represents a distinct urban charter model that integrates dedicated support staffing with primary and middle school education.