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.: 52%
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier is Calvary Chapel Christian School Of Whittier (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Whittier Friends School (0.2 miles away)
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6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
13514 Olive Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
7218 Pickering Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-0253
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-0253
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Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
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Lad N Lassie Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12620 Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-6466
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-6466
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 194 students
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12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
Family Life Center Christian Academy
(Episcopal)
7435 Norwalk Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-9396
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 692-9396
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St. Paul High School
(Catholic)
9635 Greenleaf Avenue
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(562) 698-6246
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(562) 698-6246
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8420 Beverly Rd
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(562) 699-2057
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(562) 699-2057
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(Christian)
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(562) 345-5000
La Mirada, CA 90637
(562) 345-5000
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
13514 Olive Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
7218 Pickering Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-0253
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-0253
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 246 students
12817 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-2130
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
Hadley School
(1)
11703 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0539
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0539
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
13514 Olive Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Lad N Lassie Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12620 Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-6466
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-6466
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 194 students
Hadley School
(1)
11703 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0539
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0539
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
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Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 695-0745
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 695-0745
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Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-3160
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(562) 698-9571
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(562) 698-9571
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(562) 464-2300
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2300
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