Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Montessori Discovery Garden
About the School
- Montessori Discovery Garden is a nonsectarian Montessori school located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, offering preschool through first grade programs in a city setting.
- The school enrolls a total of 9 students, including 1 student in kindergarten through 12th grade, with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 2 full–time teachers.
- Approximately 50% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity in this Los Angeles preschool and early learning program.
- The school holds membership in the American Montessori Society and the Council of Bilingual Education, supporting its Montessori curriculum framework.
- Montessori Discovery Garden serves families seeking a small, nonsectarian early learning program in a large city community within Los Angeles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori Discovery Garden often compared to?
Montessori Discovery Garden is often viewed alongside schools like Sinai Akiba Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori Discovery Garden?
The application deadline for Montessori Discovery Garden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Discovery Garden located?
Montessori Discovery Garden is located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Westwood.
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