Parkside Montessori

1685 Eisenhower St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Parkside Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Parkside Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Parkside Montessori's student population of 328 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
328 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Parkside Montessori ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkside Montessori is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1330 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Parkside Montessori, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Parkside Montessori and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Parkside Montessori and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Parkside Montessori and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Parkside Montessori and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
26%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Parkside Montessori and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Parkside Montessori and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Parkside Montessori and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Parkside Montessori and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Parkside Montessori and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Parkside Montessori.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Parkside Montessori and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Parkside Montessori and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Parkside Montessori and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parkside Montessori's ranking?
Parkside Montessori is ranked #1330 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Parkside Montessori often compared to?
Parkside Montessoriis often viewed alongside schools like North Shoreview Montessori, Bayside Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Parkside Montessori?
328 students attend Parkside Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Parkside Montessori students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Montessori?
Parkside Montessori has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Parkside Montessori offer ?
Parkside Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Parkside Montessori part of?
Parkside Montessori is part of San Mateo-Foster City School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkside Montessori located?
Parkside Montessori is located in the Shoreview neighborhood of San Mateo, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in Shoreview.

School Reviews

5   11/24/2023
Parkside Montessori is a really special place. They really see each kid for who they are- their strengths, their opportunities, all of it. The teachers make an effort to really get to know the kids and the parents and the mixed-age classrooms ensure that kids are learning from each other and are getting exposure to new ideas and concepts. And the best part? It''s like a big family here. The kids help each other out, no matter their grades. It''s a place where they grow, not just in academics, but in being well-rounded, good-hearted humans too.
- Posted by Parent - Parkside Parent

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-7
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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