Redwood Coast Montessori

About Redwood Coast Montessori

Redwood Coast Montessori is an independent school in the northern California coastal town of Arcata. The school provides a unique educational experience for children from preschool through eighth grade. At Redwood Coast Montessori, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their individual talents. The school believes that children learn best when they are given the freedom to discover and create.
Redwood Coast Montessori has a strong commitment to academic excellence. The school’s curriculum is based on the Montessori method of teaching, which emphasizes hands-on learning and encourages students to think for themselves. The school also offers a variety of enrichment activities, such as art, music, and physical education.
The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students. They strive to foster a sense of community and respect among all members of the school. Redwood Coast Montessori also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, theater, and outdoor education.
Redwood Coast Montessori is committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school’s mission is to provide a quality education that will enable students to become responsible and compassionate citizens.

Address:	1611 Peninsula Dr. Eureka, CA 95502
Phone:	(707) 832-4194
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	168 students

Overview Redwood Coast Montessori

Redwood Coast Montessori serves 168 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Redwood Coast Montessori placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Redwood Coast Montessori

Redwood Coast Montessori is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Redwood Coast Montessori is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.