🏆 Ranked #3 in San Jose (South) · 7.0 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 3 in San Jose (South)
Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in San Jose (South) across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in San Jose (South). Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in San Jose (South). This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in San Jose (South). This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in San Jose (South). This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in San Jose (South). This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
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One World Montessori School at 1170 Foxworthy Avenue in San Jose is a nationally recognized Montessori program that has served children ages 2.5 through 12 for over 45 years, drawing families from across the Silicon Valley and beyond. With a capacity of 94 children and strong continuity from preschool through elementary grades, the school emphasizes the Montessori philosophy of fostering independent, creative, and caring individuals through carefully guided learning and cultural enrichment—including songs in multiple languages, science fairs, and field trips. Its Yelp rating of 4.5 stars across 35 reviews reflects consistently positive family feedback, making it one of the most-reviewed preschools in South San Jose. Families seeking a structured academic curriculum rather than the Montessori method-based approach may want to explore other options.
Safety7.0
Curriculum8.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care5.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality8.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture8.0
Extracurriculars7.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori Method and philosophy, focusing on encouraging and guiding students to become strong, independent, creative, skillful, and caring individuals.
Programs & activities: Primary School (ages 2.5-kindergarten), Elementary School (grades 1-6), Summer School, enrichment programs, cultural events, songs in other languages, science fair, field trips, and graduation ceremonies.
What sets it apart: Nationally recognized school operating since 1979, serving ages 2.5-12 across greater San Jose with three campuses (Leigh, Pearl, Foxworthy). Emphasizes diversity of cultures and emotional learning through empathy and conflict resolution.
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Best for Safety
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Best Teachers
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Best Curriculum
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest curriculum score in San Jose (South). This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.</span>
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in San Jose (South). This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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Best Management
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in San Jose (South). This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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