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Bright Star Montessori Academy

800 Francesca Dr Walnut, CA 91789

Tel: (626) 839-0822

www.brightstarmontessori.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 42 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Bright Star Montessori Academy is a nonsectarian, co–ed California preschool offering education for grades PK and K in the suburban community of Walnut.
The school enrolls 42 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Located in Walnut, CA, this Montessori school serves a diverse student body with 75 percent students of color.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 42 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bright Star Montessori Academy
Pre-K	12
Kind	30

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School Motto

Be the brightest you can be!

Student Body

Total Students

42 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

75%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

21:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Larry Page, co-founder of Google -
- Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google -
- Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon -
- Katharine Graham, owner and editor of Washington Post -
- Yo-Yo Ma, cellist -
- Bill and Hillary Clinton, former US President and Secretary of State -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Who are famous alumni from Bright Star Montessori Academy?

Bright Star Montessori Academy famous alumni include: Larry Page, co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, Katharine Graham, owner and editor of Washington Post, Yo-Yo Ma, cellist and Bill and Hillary Clinton, former US President and Secretary of State.

When is the application deadline for Bright Star Montessori Academy?

The application deadline for Bright Star Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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