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Cottonwood Montessori

4174 Mobley Ave Riverside, CA 92505

Tel: (195) 174-1680

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Cottonwood Montessori in Riverside, CA, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving students in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten within a city community.
The school enrolls 47 students, including 5 in K–12 grades, supported by 2 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 24:1.
Located in the La Sierra neighborhood, Cottonwood Montessori offers a summer school program alongside its early learning curriculum.
The student body is approximately 60 percent students of color, reflecting diversity within a large city setting.
Tuition aligns with local private school rates in Riverside, with programming focused on Montessori early childhood education.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 47 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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	Cottonwood Montessori
Pre-K	42
Kind	5

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Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

47 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Cottonwood Montessori is a family owned and operated Montessori/childcare center since 1989. Our teachers are AMI trained and experienced. We offer a well rounded and effective program which has been appreciated by our parents.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Cottonwood Montessori?

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

In what neighborhood is Cottonwood Montessori located?

Cottonwood Montessori is located in the La Sierra neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in La Sierra.

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