Montessori Discovery Garden is a nonsectarian Montessori school located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, offering preschool through first grade programs in a city setting.
The school enrolls a total of 9 students, including 1 student in kindergarten through 12th grade, with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 2 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Approximately 50% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity in this Los Angeles preschool and early learning program.
The school holds membership in the American Montessori Society and the Council of Bilingual Education, supporting its Montessori curriculum framework.
Montessori Discovery Garden serves families seeking a small, nonsectarian early learning program in a large city community within Los Angeles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 9 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-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Discovery Garden often compared to?
Montessori Discovery Garden is often viewed alongside schools like Sinai Akiba Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Discovery Garden?
The application deadline for Montessori Discovery Garden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Discovery Garden located?
Montessori Discovery Garden is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Westwood.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Montessori Discovery Garden vs. Sinai Akiba Academy
The nearest high school to Montessori Discovery Garden is TechProtege, LLC (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul The Apostle (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Paul The Apostle ![St. Paul The Apostle Photo - Dissection]( "St. Paul The Apostle Photo - Dissection")
(Catholic)
1536 Selby Ave
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(310) 474-1588
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 474-1588
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Gr: PK-8 | 568 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
1847 Midvale Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 268-9317
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 268-9317
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 14 students
Sinai Akiba Academy
(Jewish)
10400 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 481-3281
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 481-3281
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 755 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
10250 Constellation Blvd - 23rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 499-1492
0.7 miles
Gr: 5-10 Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
World Speak School
Special Program Emphasis
1639 Westwood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 662-1458
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 662-1458
0.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 6 students
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