Recognition of Excellence · San Mateo, CA · 2026

Highland Montessori School

614 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
🏆 Ranked #9 in San Mateo · 5.2 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in San Mateo
Top 10 in San Mateo
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in San Mateo. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Highland Montessori School is a CCLD-licensed provider at 614 Highland Ave in San Mateo, California, serving a small capacity of 31 children using a child-led Montessori learning approach. The small enrollment fosters a low child-to-teacher ratio, benefiting young learners in the downtown San Mateo 94401 area. However, the provider's status is listed as PENDING in CCLD records and requires verification of active licensure before enrollment; a Type B citation from 2018 and limited recent inspection data are notable, and the absence of public parent reviews or confirmed online presence means prospective families should conduct direct due diligence.

Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion5.0
Management4.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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