Located in Mountain View, CA, Mountain View–los Altos Montessori Childrens Center offers co–ed Montessori programs for preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school enrolls 60 students with 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 30:1.
Programs serve grades PK through K, providing early childhood education within a small community school environment.
Mountain View–los Altos Montessori Childrens Center is situated near other early learning options in Mountain View, supporting diverse educational choices for families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 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
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$1,975 to $1,475 per month (depending on program)
School Notes
- School Motto: Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mountain View-los Altos Montessori Childrens Center often compared to?
Mountain View-los Altos Montessori Childrens Center is often viewed alongside schools like German International School of Silicon Valley by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Mountain View-los Altos Montessori Childrens Center?
The application deadline for Mountain View-los Altos Montessori Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mountain View-los Altos Montessori Childrens Center is School For Independent Learners (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mountain View KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mountain View KinderCare ![Mountain View KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Mountain View KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
2065 W. El Camino
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 967-4430
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 967-4430
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Childrens Learning Cottage
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
675 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 564-9906
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 564-9906
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 6 students
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1075 El Monte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 969-2696
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 969-2696
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
180 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9406
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9406
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
180 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9406
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9406
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Tuition listed
1200 Villa Street, Suite 100
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 489-0071
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 489-0071
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountain View Academy ![Mountain View Academy Photo - Cheerful students from the graduating class of 2017.]( "Mountain View Academy Photo - Cheerful students from the graduating class of 2017.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
360 S Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 967-2324
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 967-2324
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
0.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
180 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9406
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9406
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Tuition listed
101 North El Monte Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
457 College Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 520-3513
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 520-3513
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 34 students Tuition listed
450 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-4404
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-4404
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mountain View KinderCare ![Mountain View KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Mountain View KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
2065 W. El Camino
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 967-4430
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 967-4430
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Childrens Learning Cottage
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
675 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 564-9906
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 564-9906
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 6 students
St. Paul Lutheran Child Development Center
Montessori School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1075 El Monte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 969-2696
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 969-2696
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
101 North El Monte Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
457 College Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 520-3513
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 520-3513
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 34 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3575
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3575
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Toft St.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3590
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3590
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1850 Latham Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 526-3500
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 526-3500
0.6 miles
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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