Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
419 students attend Parkside Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Parkside Montessori students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkside Montessori?
Parkside Montessori has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Parkside Montessori offer ?
Parkside Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Parkside Montessori part of?
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 (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education