North Shoreview Montessori

northshoreview.smfcsd.net

325 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

North Shoreview Montessori, located in San Mateo, California, is a specialized public magnet school within the San Mateo-Foster City School District. The school is distinguished by its commitment to the Montessori educational philosophy, which emphasizes child-led learning, hands-on activities, and collaborative play within mixed-age classrooms. By fostering an environment that encourages independence and critical thinking, the school aims to cultivate a love for learning while meeting the unique developmental needs of each individual student.

The school serves a diverse community and maintains a strong focus on balancing the Montessori approach with the state’s rigorous academic standards. Through its integrated curriculum, students engage in project-based work that connects traditional subjects like math and literacy with real-world applications. With a dedicated staff and an active parent community, North Shoreview Montessori creates a supportive, close-knit atmosphere designed to nurture the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its students from early childhood through the elementary grades.

325

Total Students

14.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Shoreview Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	71
Asian	94
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	6

White
101 (31.1%)
Asian
94 (28.9%)
Hispanic
71 (21.8%)
Two or More
53 (16.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Mateo-Foster City
Phone:	(650)312-7588
Website:	http://northshoreview.smfcsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 29

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Shoreview Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	30
Grade 7	31
Grade 8	29

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Shoreview Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	48.9%
Male	166	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)