Crescent Montessori

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

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

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$2,205 per month
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School Notes

  • School Motto: 'Children First, Always'
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Crescent Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Milpitas, CA is $22,782 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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