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Meher Montessori School

943 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001

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Tel: (626) 798-1171

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Founded in 1972 by Executive Director John Page, Meher Montessori School is an AMI accredited Montessori school serving children from 2 1/2-12 years of age.

A Meher Montessori education fosters independent, free thinking children. A Meher Montessori environment greatly encourages self-discipline, self-confidence and high academic standards while developing inner discipline and a sense of responsibility.

Freedom of speech, freedom of movement and freedom of association is a normal part of Meher Montessori school life.

Your child will want to do what is right because it feels good, not because they are fearful of the results of doing wrong.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

30 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

67%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Adela Munoz

School Notes

Founded in 1972 by Executive Director John Page, Meher Montessori School is an AMI accredited Montessori school serving children from 2 1/2-12 years of age. A Meher Montessori education fosters independent, free thinking children. A Meher Montessori environment greatly encourages self-discipline, self-confidence and high academic standards while developing inner discipline and a sense of responsibility. Freedom of speech, freedom of movement and freedom of association is a normal part of Meher Montessori school life. Your child will want to do what is right because it feels good, not because they are fearful of the results of doing wrong.
Meher Montessori also has a location in Monterey Park - Meher Montessori Monterey Park.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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