Meher Montessori School

943 E Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA, 91001-0910
Tel: (626)798-1171
Grades: NS - PK | 35 students
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Founded in 1972 by Executive Director John Page, Meher Montessori School is an AMI accredited Montessori school serving children from 2 1/2-12 years of age. A Meher Montessori education fosters independent, free thinking children. A Meher Montessori environment greatly encourages self-discipline, self-confidence and high academic standards while developing inner discipline and a sense of responsibility. Freedom of speech, freedom of movement and freedom of association is a normal part of Meher Montessori school life. Your child will want to do what is right because it feels good, not because they are fearful of the results of doing wrong.

School Overview:
Meher Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
Year Founded 1972
Student Body
Total Students 35 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Adela Munoz

School Notes:

    • Founded in 1972 by Executive Director John Page, Meher Montessori School is an AMI accredited Montessori school serving children from 2 1/2-12 years of age. A Meher Montessori education fosters independent, free thinking children. A Meher Montessori environment greatly encourages self-discipline, self-confidence and high academic standards while developing inner discipline and a sense of responsibility. Freedom of speech, freedom of movement and freedom of association is a normal part of Meher Montessori school life. Your child will want to do what is right because it feels good, not because they are fearful of the results of doing wrong.
    • Meher Montessori also has a location in Monterey Park - Meher Montessori Monterey Park.

    Profile last updated: 07/11/2011

Nearby Schools:

Meher Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0 mi. away
St Mark's School
Gr. PK-6 | 0.1 mi. away
Sahag-mesrob Armenian Christian School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Progressive Montessori School
Gr. K | 0.3 mi. away
Renaissance Academy
Gr. K-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Altadena Boys & Girls Academy
Gr. K-3 | 0.5 mi. away

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