Located in Chico, CA, Chico Montessori Children's House enrolls 75 students in kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Founded in 1973, the school offers Montessori education with a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 supported by three teachers.
The student body is diverse, including 9 Asian/Pacific Islander, 8 Hispanic, and 33 White (not Hispanic) students.
Chico Montessori Children's House is a co–ed program and a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
This California Montessori school serves early learners with a focus on kindergarten and first–grade levels within the Chico community.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 75 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 Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1973
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Chico Montessori Children's House often compared to?
Chico Montessori Children's House is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame School, Chico Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Chico Montessori Children's House?
The application deadline for Chico Montessori Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chico Montessori Children's House is Pleasant Valley Baptist School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chico Oaks Adventist School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Notre Dame School (2.1 miles away)
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Chico Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
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(530) 518-4092
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(530) 518-4092
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Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
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