Happy Tots Montessori School in Harbor City, CA, serves 13 students from preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with two teachers supporting early childhood education.
Happy Tots offers a Montessori program focused on children aged PK to K within a diverse student population representing 100% students of color.
Located in a large city community, this Los Angeles preschool operates without religious affiliation or membership in national associations.
Happy Tots ranks among the top 20% of California private schools for student diversity based on its demographic composition.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Happy Tots Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Happy Tots Montessori School often compared to?
Happy Tots Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Angel's Montessori Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Happy Tots Montessori School?
The application deadline for Happy Tots Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Happy Tots Montessori School vs. Angel's Montessori Preschool
The nearest high school and elementary school to Happy Tots Montessori School is Shepherd Christian School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Pines Christian School (0.5 miles away)
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Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
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Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
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1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
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(310) 719-1101
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
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25515 Eshelman Ave
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(131) 025-1564
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
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Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nishiyamato Academy Of California
Special Program Emphasis
2458 Lomita Blvd
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-7040
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-7040
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 124 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shepherd Christian School
(Christian)
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
25200 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
Vermont Christian School ![Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.]( "Vermont Christian School Photo - Two of our 2025 graduates.")
(Christian)
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
25200 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 246 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students Tuition listed
Carden School
Daycare / Preschool
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(310) 530-5242
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-5242
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Future Stars Academy
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(310) 530-0256
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(310) 530-0256
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(310) 539-3991
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
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Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5075
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5075
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25425 Walnut St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25902 Eshelman Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West 253rd St.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5261
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5261
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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(310) 257-4740
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 257-4740
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