The Aria Montessori School recognizes that the only valid impulse to learning is the self-motivation of the child.
Children move themselves toward learning by nature. Adults often intervene with the best intentions and place obstacles to learning in the child's path.
Children will learn because of or in spite of the adults in their world.
To this effect, we feel that any unnecessary help given to the children hinders them in growth.
The teacher prepares the environment, observes and directs the activity, functions as an authority and protector of the children and environment and offers work according to the readiness and need of each child.
The purpose of Aria Montessori School is to help your child emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically, not as a replacement, but as a supplement to the home.
Aria Montessori School is non-discriminatory. It accords equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Aria Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1913
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'The child experiences the joy of discovery. Thus the child discovers his own freedom, his own order, his own discipline, and his own liberty.' Maria Montessori
- The Aria Montessori School recognizes that the only valid impulse to learning is the self-motivation of the child. Children move themselves toward learning by nature. Adults often intervene with the best intentions and place obstacles to learning in the child's path. Children will learn because of or in spite of the adults in their world. To this effect, we feel that any unnecessary help given to the children hinders them in growth. The teacher prepares the environment, observes and directs the activity, functions as an authority and protector of the children and environment and offers work according to the readiness and need of each child. The purpose of Aria Montessori School is to help your child emotionally, socially, intellectually and physically, not as a replacement, but as a supplement to the home. Aria Montessori School is non-discriminatory. It accords equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aria Montessori School's ranking?
Aria Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Aria Montessori School?
The application deadline for Aria Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Aria Montessori School located?
Aria Montessori School is located in the Madison Heights neighborhood of Pasadena, CA.
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