Lotus Child Montessori in Fair Oaks, CA, offers Montessori education for preschool and kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 36 students across grades PK and K with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 supported by three teachers.
As a nonsectarian early learning program, Lotus Child Montessori provides a co–ed environment without religious affiliation.
The school serves a small enrollment size, which may appeal to families seeking a more intimate early childhood experience near Fair Oaks.
Located in a suburban area of California, the school is part of a diverse group of local private options for early education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lotus Child Montessori?
The application deadline for Lotus Child Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lotus Child Montessori is Sacramento Waldorf School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Faith Lutheran School (0.5 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4000 San Juan Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-4252
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-4252
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 48 students
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-3900
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-3900
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mel School
(Catholic)
4745 Pennsylvania Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 967-2814
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 967-2814
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Tuition listed
Gates Of Learning Center
All-boys | Special Education School
1780 Vernon St. Suite #5
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-1111
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 782-1111
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students
Kindercare Learning Center ![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - San Juan KinderCare]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - San Juan KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
5448 San Juan Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 961-5599
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 961-5599
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
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