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Oak Knoll Montessori School

1200 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91104
Oak Knoll Montessori School provides a prepared environment that encourages children to explore, learn, and joyfully master their world.
We are committed to the Montessori approach to education, which supports children to realize their full potential both academically and socially.
We are philosophically aligned with the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the worldwide organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori herself.
Our mission is to provide a high quality authentic Montessori education to children of all cultural and economic backgrounds.
We strive to instill in children completing our program strong self-esteem, self-motivation, academic confidence, a love of learning, and a vision of their place in the world.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,995
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Toddler (18 months - 3 years): $20,800 Primary (PreK - K): $18,995 Lower Elementary (1-3rd grade): $20,010 Upper Elementary (4-6th grade): $20,500 Adolescent (7-8th grade): $22,000
% on Financial Aid
12%
Admissions Director
Jennifer MacLean
Application URL

School Notes

  • Oak Knoll Montessori School provides a prepared environment that encourages children to explore, learn, and joyfully master their world.
  • We are committed to the Montessori approach to education, which supports children to realize their full potential both academically and socially.
  • We are philosophically aligned with the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the worldwide organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori herself.
  • Our mission is to provide a high quality authentic Montessori education to children of all cultural and economic backgrounds.
  • We strive to instill in children completing our program strong self-esteem, self-motivation, academic confidence, a love of learning, and a vision of their place in the world.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Oak Knoll Montessori School cost?
Oak Knoll Montessori School's tuition is approximately $18,995 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Oak Knoll Montessori School?
The application deadline for Oak Knoll Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Oak Knoll Montessori School located?
Oak Knoll Montessori School is located in the Bungalow Heaven neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
  • Enrollment: 112 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $18,995
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pasadena, CA is $22,765 for elementary schools and $36,935 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pasadena, CA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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