Southern California Montessori School is based on Montessori Education which had been created by Dr.
Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori discovered and recent educational research has verified successive phases of growth in children, each with characteristics sensitivities, which guide physical and mental development.
These phases of growth, she called "sensitive periods". They are outwardly recognizable by an intense interest, which the child shows for certain sensorial and abstract experiences.
Dr. Montessori discovered that the guiding sensitivities constitute needs in the child which demand fulfillment and are universal to all children.
Thus, the validity of Dr. Montessori's observations have remained constant since she began her talk of the discovery of the child.
Her method is constantly refined and extended under the careful direction of the Association Montessori Internationale.
Hence, our program remains not rigid, but faithful to the child's natural principles of development yet cognizant of the ethical and cultural values that tone the child's development in our society.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Southern California Montessori School is based on Montessori Education which had been created by Dr. Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori discovered and recent educational research has verified successive phases of growth in children, each with characteristics sensitivities, which guide physical and mental development. These phases of growth, she called "sensitive periods". They are outwardly recognizable by an intense interest, which the child shows for certain sensorial and abstract experiences. Dr. Montessori discovered that the guiding sensitivities constitute needs in the child which demand fulfillment and are universal to all children. Thus, the validity of Dr. Montessori's observations have remained constant since she began her talk of the discovery of the child. Her method is constantly refined and extended under the careful direction of the Association Montessori Internationale. Hence, our program remains not rigid, but faithful to the child's natural principles of development yet cognizant of the ethical and cultural values that tone the child's development in our society.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Southern California Montessori School?
The application deadline for Southern California Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Southern California Montessori School located?
Southern California Montessori School is located in the Mid City neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 8 other private schools located in Mid City.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Southern California Montessori School is Lighthouse Christian Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Academic Achievers Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Saint Sebastian School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
1424 Yale St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2522
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2522
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Academic Achievers Academy
Alternative School
2500 Broadway St. #125
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 883-5810
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 883-5810
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6
3131 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5582
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5582
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1609 S Barrington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 826-2050
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 826-2050
0.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students
1430 Federal Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-3337
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-3337
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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