Merced Montessori School

Merced Montessori School in Merced, CA, serves 65 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 33:1 with 2 total teachers supporting the enrollment.
Approximately 33% of the student body is represented by students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Merced community.
Merced Montessori School is a member of other Montessori associations and provides co–educational early learning in a city setting.
This California preschool serves families seeking early childhood education in a private Montessori environment.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Merced Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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The application deadline for Merced Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 65 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in California is $17,472 for elementary schools and $23,319 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in California is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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