Cottonwood Montessori

4302 Pedley Rd Riverside, CA 92509
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Cottonwood Montessori in Riverside, CA, is a nonsectarian Montessori school serving students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a suburban community.
  • The school enrolls 60 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 6 teachers.
  • Cottonwood Montessori is a member of both the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Association Montessori International (AMI).
  • The student body reflects diversity with 61.54% of students identified as students of color.
  • Located in the Glen Avon neighborhood, the school offers early learning programs aligned with Montessori educational principles.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
62%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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 Glen Avon neighborhood of Riverside, CA.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Riverside, CA is $6,194 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Riverside, CA is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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