Parkside Montessori

parkside.smfc.k12.ca.us/

418 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Parkside Montessori is a public magnet school located in San Mateo, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District, the school is unique for its commitment to the Montessori educational philosophy within a public school setting. The curriculum emphasizes student-led discovery, collaborative learning, and the development of independence, utilizing specialized Montessori materials to foster a hands-on approach to core academic subjects.

The school community is characterized by its focus on creating a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to progress at their own pace. By integrating traditional district standards with Montessori practices, Parkside aims to cultivate not only academic proficiency but also social-emotional growth and a lifelong love of learning. With its focus on multi-age classrooms and individualized instruction, the school provides a distinct alternative for families in the region seeking a child-centered educational experience.

418

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parkside Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	86
Black	7
Asian	122
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	2

White
145 (34.7%)
Asian
122 (29.2%)
Hispanic
86 (20.6%)
Two or More
56 (13.4%)
Black
7 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)312-7575
Website:	http://parkside.smfc.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 102

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Parkside Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	38
Grade 7	27
Grade 8	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Parkside Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	196	46.9%
Male	222	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)