Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Merced Montessori School
About the 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Merced Montessori School?
The application deadline for Merced Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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