How to Apply
Experiential education must be seen to be believed.
All families who are considering East Bay Montessori are highly encouraged to visit in order to experience first-hand the school's programs, and meet the members of the EBM community. There is no substitute for witnessing our children actively taking on the school day.
Tours offer a wonderful opportunity to observe students and teachers in the classroom during a normal school day, whereas an open house takes place outside of school hours. During your tour or open house, we will introduce you to EBM, explain the application process, and answer any questions you may have. We hope you'll join us!
Important Admissions Dates for 2025-2026 Applications:
Sibling Priority Application Deadline: December 12, 2025
Financial Aid Priority Deadline for Returning Families: December 17, 2025
New Student Application Deadline: January 30, 2026
Financial Aid Priority Deadline for New Students: January 30, 2026
New Student Application Decisions Sent: March 19, 2026
All New Student Decisions Due Back: March 26, 2026
Tax Documentation for Financial Aid Awards Due: April 20, 2026
Rolling Admissions Begin: March 27, 2026
Steps & Procedures
Kindergarten Bridge, Elementary, and Middle School
1) Visit us at an upcoming tour or Open House — we are now in our Rolling Admissions season, where students are considered depending on available space. Please attend an in person tour or open house before applying.
2) Send the Application, Parent Questionnaire, your child's most recent progress report, and a photo of your child (photo is optional) and submit them by email to admissions@eastbaymontessori.org or by mail to: 7075 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito, CA 94530. Include your $85 non-refundable application fee by check or through PayPal (payments@eastbaymontessori.org). There is no application fee for siblings of current EBM students.
3) Send the corresponding Student Evaluation Form to your child's current teacher(s) and ask that they email the completed form(s) directly to admissions@eastbaymontessori.org. These forms are confidential and not meant to be returned to the parents.
Next steps:
• Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted with rolling admissions.
• After all the forms have been received, our Admissions Office will contact you to set up a student visit.
• We are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year, for some grade levels. Visit days for applicants will occur on a first come basis during our Rolling Admissions season.
• FINANCIAL AID: EBM uses Clarity as its Financial Aid program. Click here for more information about applying for FA.
East Bay Montessori admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.