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Discovery Children's House Montessori School

437 Webster St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Located in Palo Alto, CA, Discovery Children's House Montessori School enrolls 50 students in kindergarten through first grade within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1907, the school is one of the oldest Montessori schools in the area, serving families in the Downtown North neighborhood.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 25:1 with 2 teachers supporting its co鈥揺d Montessori program.
Discovery Children's House Montessori School holds membership in the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Approximately 40% of enrolled students represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in this California early learning program.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Discovery Children's House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Discovery Children's House Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: 鈥淓ducation is not something a teacher does: it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.鈥
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Children's House Montessori School's ranking?
Discovery Children's House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Discovery Children's House Montessori School?
The application deadline for Discovery Children's House Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Discovery Children's House Montessori School located?
Discovery Children's House Montessori School is located in the Downtown North neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $38,391 for elementary schools and $41,492 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Palo Alto, CA is 62% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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