Crescent Montessori in Milpitas, CA, serves 110 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 2009, the school offers co–educational early learning programs emphasizing diversity, with 100% of its student body representing students of color.
The school maintains a 7:1 student–teacher ratio with 15 teachers, supporting small–group learning in its PK–K grade span.
Crescent Montessori ranks among the top 20% of California private schools for diversity, reflecting its student demographic in the Milpitas community.
Located in a small city locale, Crescent Montessori provides early childhood education without religious affiliation, offering a Montessori curriculum focused on foundational skills.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Crescent Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Children First, Always'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Crescent Montessori?
The application deadline for Crescent Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Crescent Montessori is Stratford Preparatory Milpitas (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stratford School Milpitas Beresford Square (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Golden Harvest Montessori School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1905 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(510) 468-0060
Milpitas, CA 95035
(510) 468-0060
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Jacklin Commons KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
860 N. Hillview Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Jacklin Commons KinderCare]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Jacklin Commons KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
860 N Hillview Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0444
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Tuition listed
125 N. Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 83 students Tuition listed
1500 Yosemite Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 413-1471
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 413-1471
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 503 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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