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 Stats (2025)
- 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
School Calendar
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.: 13:1
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.
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.
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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