For 45 years, East Bay Montessori has proudly served the El Cerrito community with an authentic Montessori education from Kindergarten Bridge (TK) through 8th grade.As a non-profit school, we are proud to offer a child-centered learning experience rooted in the timeless principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.

At East Bay Montessori, we believe learning goes far beyond academics. Our mixed-age classrooms foster curiosity, independence, compassion, and critical thinking, empowering students to take an active role in their education. Guided by certified and experienced Montessori teachers, children experience the love of learning through a rich curriculum spanning language, mathematics, science, geography, the arts, and more. We are a warm, inclusive community that honors the diverse backgrounds and perspectives each family brings through our doors.

Our TK – 8th grade program ensures that as children grow, their education grows with them. We provide challenging, supportive, and meaningful learning experiences that will carry well into adulthood.

EBM’s students graduate as confident, self-directed thinkers who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the world around them. We are proud of the generations of learners who have walked through our doors and gone on to lead curious and purposeful lives.

If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, we invite you to come see it for yourself! Schedule a tour at eastbaymontessori.org or call us at 510-236-8802. We would love to welcome your family!