Merced Montessori School in Merced, CA, serves 65 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 33:1 with 2 total teachers supporting the enrollment.
Approximately 33% of the student body is represented by students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Merced community.
Merced Montessori School is a member of other Montessori associations and provides co–educational early learning in a city setting.
This California preschool serves families seeking early childhood education in a private Montessori environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
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 Merced Montessori School?
The application deadline for Merced Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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