Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Happy Tots Montessori School
About the School
- Happy Tots Montessori School in Harbor City, CA, serves 13 students from preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with two teachers supporting early childhood education.
- Happy Tots offers a Montessori program focused on children aged PK to K within a diverse student population representing 100% students of color.
- Located in a large city community, this Los Angeles preschool operates without religious affiliation or membership in national associations.
- Happy Tots ranks among the top 20% of California private schools for student diversity based on its demographic composition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Happy Tots Montessori School 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
Kindergarten is the largest grade at Happy Tots Montessori School, with 7 students.
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Happy Tots Montessori School often compared to?
Happy Tots Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Angel's Montessori Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Happy Tots Montessori School?
The application deadline for Happy Tots Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Happy Tots Montessori School vs. Angel's Montessori Preschool
The nearest high school and elementary school to Happy Tots Montessori School is Shepherd Christian School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Pines Christian School (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Christian
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
25200 Western Ave and 25401 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students
Sports: 11
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Christian
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students
Sports: 11
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
2500 N. Taper Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 547-1138
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 124 students
Specialized Curriculum
2458 Lomita Blvd
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-7040
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 36 students
Christian
PO Box 900216
Palmdale, CA 93590
(661) 272-4774
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
25200 Western Ave and 25401 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 225 students
Sports: 11
1 Rolling Hills Prep Way
San Pedro, CA 90732
(310) 719-1101
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
25500 S. Vermont Avenue
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 534-0260
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3
25200 Western Ave and 25401 Western Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 325-1213
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 270 students
Catholic
25515 Eshelman Ave
Lomita, CA 90717
(131) 025-1564
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
25313 narbonne
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-5242
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool
2320 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-0256
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool
2157 245th Street
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 539-3991
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harbor City Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1508 West 254th St.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5075
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5075
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alexander Fleming Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25425 Walnut St.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 257-4500
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Eshelman Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25902 Eshelman Ave.
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Normont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West 253rd St.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5261
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 326-5261
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
George S. Patton Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24514 South Western Ave.
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 257-4740
Harbor City, CA 90710
(310) 257-4740
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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