Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Gateway Montessori & Preschool
About the School
- Gateway Montessori & Preschool in Covina, CA serves 20 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- Founded in 1992, the school offers Montessori early learning programs and is a member of the American Montessori Society.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 with one teacher serving all enrolled students.
- Gateway Montessori ranks in the top 20% of California private schools for diversity with 100% of students representing students of color.
- Located in the Charter Oak neighborhood, this Los Angeles preschool provides a small community environment within a larger suburban area.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Gateway Montessori & Preschool 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
1992
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gateway Montessori & Preschool?
The application deadline for Gateway Montessori & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gateway Montessori & Preschool located?
Gateway Montessori & Preschool is located in the Charter Oak neighborhood of Covina, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Charter Oak.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Gateway Montessori & Preschool is Firm Foundation Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sonrise Christian School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
1220 E Ruddock St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Catholic
1728 E Covina Blvd
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-2317
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Alternative School (Christian)
541 S Aldenville Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
762 Cypress St
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 599-1227
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 19
All-girls (Catholic)
655 W Sierra Madre Ave
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 335-3322
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Alternative School
1501 Del Norte St
West Covina, CA 91790
(626) 472-5107
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
1220 E Ruddock St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Catholic
1728 E Covina Blvd
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-2317
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 471 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
242 W Baseline Rd
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-1849
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 47 students
Alternative School (Christian)
541 S Aldenville Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-1827
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 268 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
360 W Workman St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-7222
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Church of Christ
1220 E Ruddock St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Catholic
1728 E Covina Blvd
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-2317
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ben Lomond Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
621 East Covina Blvd.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4101
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4101
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cedargrove Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1209 North Glendora Ave.
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-8675
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-8675
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Charter Oak High School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1430 East Covina Blvd.
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 915-5841
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 915-5841
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Fairvalley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
758 West Grondahl St.
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4800
Covina, CA 91722
(626) 974-4800
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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