The School seeks to provide a stimulating, age appropriate academic program for infants and children up to 9 years of age in a warm, loving, caring and safe environment.
Our program goals is to enrich and enhance the social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional growth of each child.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori On Elm?
The application deadline for Montessori On Elm is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori On Elm located?
Montessori On Elm is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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