Welcome to Montessori Elementary School in Chico, California!

Welcome to Montessori Elementary School in Chico, California. We are very proud of our school, and we are happy to share it with you. Please explore our website to learn more about our extraordinary school and the philosophy of Maria Montessori

What makes Montessori Elementary of Chico unique?

• Small class sizes lead to strong communities
• Self-directed learning
• Mentoring in multi-age classrooms
• Enhanced experiences in Spanish and Language Arts
• Music and Arts programs
• Focus on tolerance, empathy, and respect
• Extensive school gardens
• Full curriculum taught through the Montessori method
• Abundant field trip experiences throughout the year, including:
  -Chico Performances at Laxson Auditorium
  -Turtle Bay Exploration Park
  -CSU Chico science laboratories
• Intramural indoor soccer team
• Bike ride to Upper Bidwell Park
• Overnight Environmental camp

In addition, the Montessori students have been very successful in regional science fairs and poetry and literature competitions. The small class size and diverse teachers and aides allows for exploration in advanced topics, driven by student interest.