American Montessori Pre-school's mission is to make every effort to provide a rewarding school environment in which each child may develop according to his or her own individual abilities and needs. We believe and feel that home and school should work closely together to help educate our citizens of tomorrow, so that their world may be a more peaceful and happier place.
Our aim is to provide a loving and healthy atmosphere where children may learn cooperation and understanding, develop good habits, and progress mentally, physically and socially.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1990
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child's own desire to learn.
- American Montessori Pre-school's mission is to make every effort to provide a rewarding school environment in which each child may develop according to his or her own individual abilities and needs. We believe and feel that home and school should work closely together to help educate our citizens of tomorrow, so that their world may be a more peaceful and happier place.
- Our aim is to provide a loving and healthy atmosphere where children may learn cooperation and understanding, develop good habits, and progress mentally, physically and socially.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for American Montessori Pre-school?
The application deadline for American Montessori Pre-school is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is American Montessori Pre-school located?
American Montessori Pre-school is located in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 8 other private schools located in Northeast Los Angeles.
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(323) 663-6053
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67 W Bellevue Dr
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Pasadena, CA 91105
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Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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Enchanted Castle Pasadena Montessori School
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280 S Los Robles Ave
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(626) 792-9280
Pasadena, CA 91101
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(323) 663-6053
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(818) 240-9415
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 240-9415
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Tuition listed
Pacific Oaks Children's School
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Pasadena, CA 91105
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Montessori Children's World
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(323) 256-2215
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Gr: NS-K | 52 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Eagle Rock Christian Academy
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(323) 423-2139
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Gr: 1-6 | 9 students
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(323) 257-0064
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-0064
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St. Dominic Elementary School
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(323) 255-5803
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-5803
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St. Bernard Elementary School
(Catholic)
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Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 256-4989
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(323) 256-4989
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(323) 257-0064
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-0064
0.9 miles
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(323) 344-4330
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 344-4330
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(323) 697-1367
La Puente, CA 91744
(323) 697-1367
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Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 443-3100
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Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 247-7474
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Eagle Rock Christian Academy
(Christian)
4160 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 423-2139
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 423-2139
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Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-0064
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-0064
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St. Dominic Elementary School
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(323) 255-5803
Los Angeles, CA 90041
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(323) 344-4330
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 344-4330
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Montessori Children's World
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(323) 256-2215
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 256-2215
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Gr: NS-K | 52 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
5066 Ellenwood Dr
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(323) 257-0064
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-0064
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
St. Dominic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2005 Merton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-5803
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-5803
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Sports: 4
St. Mary's Church Armenian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1200 Carlton Dr
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 240-7030
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 240-7030
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 165 students Tuition listed
St. Ignatius Of Loyola School
(Catholic)
6025 Monte Vista St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6456
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-6456
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Delevan Drive Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4168 West Avenue 42
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 255-0571
Los Angeles, CA 90065
(323) 255-0571
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Toland Way Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4545 Toland Way
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-3142
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 255-3142
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Eagle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2057 Fair Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 254-6851
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 254-6851
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 755 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Buchanan Street Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5024 Buchanan St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-7118
Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323) 255-7118
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Eagle Rock High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1750 Yosemite Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 340-3500
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 2,031 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
School Reviews
5 8/21/2019
Our (almost) 2-year-old daughter has been coming to this "school" (as we call it) for a year now and we are very happy. It truly is a loving place where the teachers show a genuine interest in the kids. I work in the education field and often work on and encourage my daughter to learn skills at home (such as colors, letters, songs) and often find she already knows them :). My daughter regularly asks about her teachers by name when she is not at school and is always happy to see them.
5 7/19/2017
We took our two daughters to this school. They both had good experiences. When we took our kids to the public school for kinder the teachers said that our kids were advanced. The teachers at American Montessori gave our kids a good start to their learning.
5 5/17/2016
This is a good quality school. The staff are always nice and friendly, and caring towards my daughter. Honestly, it's not the fanciest or most modern-looking school in the world, but for me the great care my child receives from her teachers is my priority. My daughter loves coming to school everyday. The fees are pretty reasonable too.
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