Little Acorn Montessori Academy in Alhambra, CA, serves 103 students in preschool and kindergarten within a nonsectarian, suburb–based Montessori program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 14 teachers supporting early learning.
This California K–8 private school emphasizes diversity, with approximately 80% of its students represented by students of color.
Little Acorn Montessori Academy offers co–educational Montessori instruction for grades PK through K in a large suburban community.
The school is located near other private and Montessori schools in Alhambra, providing families with multiple early education options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
103 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 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
When is the application deadline for Little Acorn Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Little Acorn Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Little Acorn Montessori Academy is Foothill Preparatory School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Therese Carmelite School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Holy Family Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
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1106 E Alhambra Rd
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 289-3364
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 289-3364
0.5 miles
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South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
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Oneonta Montessori School
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Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-0840
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-0840
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Gr: K-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
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Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
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150 North Garfield Ave
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-5927
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-5927
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Foothill Preparatory School
(Christian)
101 S Atlantic Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-9936
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-9936
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Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2800 MONTEREY ROAD
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(626) 799-5010
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 799-5010
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Special Education School
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Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 356-1500
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Gr: K-12 | 98 students
Sierra School Of Alhambra
Special Education School
9 N Almansor St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-4521
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 308-4521
1.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 99 students
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
1.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1106 E Alhambra Rd
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 289-3364
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 289-3364
0.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Oneonta Montessori School
Montessori School
2221 Poplar Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-0840
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-0840
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 117 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
29 S Electric Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Almansor Academy (institute For Redesign Of Learni
Special Education School
1955 Fremont Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(323) 257-3006
1 miles
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1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
29 S Electric Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Angel's Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
150 North Garfield Ave
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-5927
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 457-5927
0.9 miles
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(626) 799-9606
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-9606
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Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-9736
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-9736
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Rank:
8/
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110 West Mclean St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3380
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1400 Marengo Ave.
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(626) 441-5850
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5850
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Gr: K-5 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
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8/
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301 North Marengo Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-3640
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(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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(626) 441-5830
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 441-5830
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(626) 943-6620
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-6620
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