Covina Gateway Montessori School in Covina, CA offers co–ed Montessori programs for preschool and kindergarten students in a suburban setting.
Founded in 1992, the school serves 29 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 29:1.
The school maintains a nonsectarian orientation and provides an early learning program in a large suburban community.
Approximately 40 percent of students represent diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds at this California preschool.
Covina Gateway Montessori School is part of other school associations and is located near several private schools in the Covina area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1992
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Covina Gateway Montessori School often compared to?
Covina Gateway Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Covina Gateway Montessori School?
The application deadline for Covina Gateway Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Covina Gateway Montessori School vs. Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten
The nearest high school to Covina Gateway Montessori School is Firm Foundation Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ready Set Grow (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ready Set Grow
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
360 W Workman St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Firm Foundation Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
541 S Aldenville Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
First Baptist Preschool ![First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!]( "First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!")
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students
311 S Citrus St
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Firm Foundation Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
541 S Aldenville Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
2.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Margett Pathway Academy
Alternative School
1501 Del Norte St
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 472-5107
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 472-5107
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
762 Cypress St
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
360 W Workman St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
0.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 268 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Firm Foundation Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
541 S Aldenville Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
311 S Citrus St
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
West Covina Hills Adventist School ![West Covina Hills Adventist School Photo]( "West Covina Hills Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3528 E Temple Way
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1220 E Ruddock St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ready Set Grow
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
First Baptist Preschool ![First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!]( "First Baptist Preschool Photo - First Baptist School, where we learn and grow in the Son!")
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students
311 S Citrus St
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Discovery Montessori Preschool Kindergarten
Montessori School
2451 E Garvey Ave N
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 339-6311
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
West Covina Hills Adventist School ![West Covina Hills Adventist School Photo]( "West Covina Hills Adventist School Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3528 E Temple Way
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 859-5005
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Barranca Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
727 South Barranca Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4000
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-4000
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
409 South Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 974-4600
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Sierra Vista Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
777 East Puente St.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7300
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-7300
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Covina-valley Learning Options Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
758 W. Grondahl St.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4822
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4822
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Covina High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
463 South Hollenbeck Ave.
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 974-6020
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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