Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Redwood Coast Montessori ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Redwood Coast Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Redwood Coast Montessori's student population of 181 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Redwood Coast Montessori ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Redwood Coast Montessori is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2217 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
7%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Redwood Coast Montessori's ranking?
Redwood Coast Montessori is ranked #2217 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Redwood Coast Montessori?
The graduation rate of Redwood Coast Montessori is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Redwood Coast Montessori?
181 students attend Redwood Coast Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Redwood Coast Montessori students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Redwood Coast Montessori?
Redwood Coast Montessori has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Redwood Coast Montessori offer ?
Redwood Coast Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Redwood Coast Montessori part of?
Redwood Coast Montessori is part of Redwood Coast Montessori School District.
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