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Parkside Montessori
Parkside Montessori, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a elementary/middle school in San Mateo, California that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily suburban area.
Location San Mateo, California
Governance Public district school
Grades Elementary, Middle, Prekindergarten
Students 440
Locale suburban
Principal Nima Tahai
Demographics
Percentage of students*
17%
Students with Disabilities
17%
Free/Reduced Lunch
20%
English Learners
White 38%
Hispanic/Latino 22%
Black/African American 2%
2+ Races 12%
American Indian —
Asian 25%
Hawaiian National 1%
Why Parkside Montessori was nominated
Parkside Montessori implements a public Montessori model that is rooted in human development and centers independence and agency within a social community to foster a sense of purpose and collective responsibility.
Student experience design
Parkside strives to implement Montessori with fidelity in the public sector. Helping students independence, executive functioning, and a genuine love of learning.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills |
1-2 years
|
|
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery |
3-4 years
|
|
Multi-age Classrooms |
5+ years
|
|
Student-led Conferences |
1-2 years
|
All Practices
Competency/mastery-based Education
Competency Framework
No Tracked Classes
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Project-based Learning
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
key reasons for innovating
Increase student agency
Models Implemented
Ages 0-18
Public Montessori
Date Updated: April 2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.