Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Creative Montessori Learning Center
About the School
- Creative Montessori Learning Center is the oldest and largest independent childcare center in East Palo Alto.
- It provides preschool and daycare in a warm, nurturing environment for its children.
- CMLC is greatly respected in the community for the academic success of its graduates.
- It has received awards for its food program, which includes breakfast, lunch, and two snacks.
- Our staff includes Montessori trained teachers and assistants.
- One third of the staff has been at the school for more than 10 years.
- We hold the parent- child-teacher relationship to be very important.
- We reinforce it through direct communication and workshops.
- We consult parents regularly and encourage them to be involved with our program.
- CMLC is available to everyone without regard to race, color religion, national, origin or sex.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Creative Montessori Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
50:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2050.00 per month
School Notes
- School Motto: It is our responsibility to attend to every student’s needs with our cooperation, understanding, and dedication.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Creative Montessori Learning Center?
The application deadline for Creative Montessori Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Creative Montessori Learning Center is Open Mind School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
1340 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1991
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
2086 Clarke Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 800-9650
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-2 | 141 students
951 Oconnor St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
1340 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1991
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 18
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
2086 Clarke Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 800-9650
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-2 | 141 students
951 Oconnor St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 18
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
2086 Clarke Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 800-9650
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 18
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
641 Coleman Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
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(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
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Bottom 50%10
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
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Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 Pulgas Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
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Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Costano Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15%)
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Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Fordham St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Oxford Day Academy
Charter School
(Reading: ≤20%)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
763 Green St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
Belle Haven Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Ivy Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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