Located in Palo Alto, CA, Odyssey Montessori serves 70 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by a staff of six teachers.
Odyssey Montessori offers co–educational early childhood education with 77.78% student diversity representation.
As a city–based Montessori school, it provides education for grades PK through K in a small city locale.
Tuition information aligns with local market averages, reflecting typical private preschool costs in the Palo Alto area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
78%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Odyssey Montessori?
The application deadline for Odyssey Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Odyssey Montessori is Castilleja School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Discovery Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
437 Webster St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
0.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 50 students
625 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 3
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
456 College Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
1.1 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Lydian Academy
(2)
815 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Discovery Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
437 Webster St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
0.7 miles
Gr: K-1 | 50 students
625 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 3
456 College Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 3
870 North California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
Roberts School
Daycare / Preschool
641 Coleman Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Palo Alto High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,891 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Addison Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Walter Hays Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1525 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
725 Welch Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8230
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8230
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Escondido Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
890 Escondido Rd.
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1337
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1337
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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