Cottonwood Montessori in Riverside, CA, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving students in pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten within a suburban community.
The school enrolls 60 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 6 teachers.
Cottonwood Montessori is a member of both the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Association Montessori International (AMI).
The student body reflects diversity with 61.54% of students identified as students of color.
Located in the Glen Avon neighborhood, the school offers early learning programs aligned with Montessori educational principles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cottonwood Montessori?
The application deadline for Cottonwood Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cottonwood Montessori located?
Cottonwood Montessori is located in the Glen Avon neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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The nearest preschool is Riverside KinderCare (2.5 miles away)
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