Crenshaw Montessori Academy

Crenshaw Montessori Academy in Los Angeles, CA, enrolls 45 students in grades PK through 1 in a city–based, nonsectarian early learning program.
Founded in 1977, the school serves a diverse student body with 100% students of color, including 10 Black (not Hispanic) students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with a total of 4 teachers supporting early childhood education.
Located in South Los Angeles, Crenshaw Montessori Academy offers a Montessori program with summer school options.
As a California K–8 private school, it provides co–ed instruction with a casual dress code in a large city community.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Crenshaw Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1977
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Crenshaw Montessori Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School T-shirt unform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call to inquire.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Crenshaw Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Crenshaw Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Crenshaw Montessori Academy located?
Crenshaw Montessori Academy is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 50 other private schools located in South Los Angeles.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Enrolling my child several years ago in Crenshaw Montessori Academy was the best thing I could have done. The teachers are wonderful. My child loved attending this school. Every day, she looked forward to attending. She became sensitive to others through during her time. The school director was such a kind; sweet person. She cares about her kids. Her main focus was the children and their education. I would recommend Crenshaw Montessori to anyone who cares about early child development.
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5  
Crenshaw Montessori Academy is a school of high excellence that derives from a path of teaching and cultivating each child`s mind at the level with which they are at. They are taught on an individual level with an advanced academic curriculum in place which embodies all of the basic skills and beyond. Under the director`s leadership, she comes from a place of honesty, kindness and generosity, especially towards her staff and the clients she serves. Most of the children who have gone to the Academy have achieved great things and have come back to the director to express their thanks as well as volunteer in an effort to give back. Former students have also brought their own children to Crenshaw Montessori Academy. I have entrusted Crenshaw Montessori Academy with my child because I know my child is in the hands of a director and staff who will go beyond the call of duty to give me peace of mind that my child will excel. If you want the best school, then this is the place for your child. Their education will not be compromised, but will excel beyond measure.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Los Angeles, CA is $19,140 for elementary schools and $25,187 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Los Angeles, CA is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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