Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier

Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier is a nonsectarian Montessori school located in suburban Whittier, CA, offering early learning programs for preschool (PK) and kindergarten (K) students.
The school serves 46 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 46:1.
Keystone Montessori Preschool enrolls a student body that is 85.7% students of color, reflecting diversity within the local community.
The school provides co–educational early childhood education in a suburban setting within the Los Angeles preschool market.
Nearby schools include Whittier Friends School and Broadoaks School of Whittier College, which offer lower student–teacher ratios and broader grade spans.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier?
The application deadline for Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier 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: 46 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in California is $17,608 for elementary schools and $23,454 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in California is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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