Montessori School–eureka in Long Beach, CA, enrolls 36 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 1975, the school operates with 2 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
The school reflects diversity with 100% of students identified as students of color, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity among private schools.
As a city school in the Lakewood Village neighborhood, it is a Montessori early learning program affiliated with the American Montessori Society and the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools.
Montessori School–eureka serves families seeking a California K–8 private school experience focused on early childhood grades within Long Beach's urban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Montessori School-eureka ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1975
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School-eureka?
The application deadline for Montessori School-eureka is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori School-eureka located?
Montessori School-eureka is located in the Lakewood Village neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Lakewood Village.
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The nearest high school to Montessori School-eureka is Turner Christian High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Hedwig Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Greenhouse Schools (1.1 miles away)
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5336 E Arbor Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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5336 E Arbor Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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5336 E Arbor Road
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 425-3358
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 416 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori Greenhouse Schools
Montessori School
4001 Howard Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 430-4409
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 430-4409
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
St. Hedwig Catholic School
(Catholic)
3591 Orangewood Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turner Christian High School
(Christian)
22427 Norwalk Blvd
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 429-2397
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 429-2397
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
Miracle Land Child Development Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
4371 Cerritos Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-1740
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-1740
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
Miracle Land Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4371 Cerritos Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-3040
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-3040
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
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Miles
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Turner Christian High School
(Christian)
22427 Norwalk Blvd
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 429-2397
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
(562) 429-2397
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students
Del Sol School ![Del Sol School Photo]( "Del Sol School Photo")
Special Education School
5400 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 828-6400
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 828-6400
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 12 students
5471 Santa Catalina Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(909) 367-9372
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(909) 367-9372
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students
5851 Newman St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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St. Hedwig Catholic School
(Catholic)
3591 Orangewood Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Miracle Land Child Development Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
4371 Cerritos Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-1740
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-1740
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
Los Altos Grace Schools ![Los Altos Grace Schools Photo - Preschool]( "Los Altos Grace Schools Photo - Preschool")
(Brethren)
6565 E Stearns Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 430-6983
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 430-6983
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
6201 E. Willow
Long Beach, CA 98015
(562) 377-3450
Long Beach, CA 98015
(562) 377-3450
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 26 students
St. Joseph Continuation School
(Catholic)
6200 E Willow St
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 596-6115
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 596-6115
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 342 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Montessori Greenhouse Schools
Montessori School
4001 Howard Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 430-4409
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 430-4409
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
St. Hedwig Catholic School
(Catholic)
3591 Orangewood Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 296-9060
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 497 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Miracle Land Child Development Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
4371 Cerritos Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-1740
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-1740
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
Miracle Land Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4371 Cerritos Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-3040
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-3040
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Los Altos Grace Schools ![Los Altos Grace Schools Photo - Preschool]( "Los Altos Grace Schools Photo - Preschool")
(Brethren)
6565 E Stearns Street
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 430-6983
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 430-6983
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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Newcomb Academy
(Math: 71% | Reading: 81%)
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3351 Val Verde Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
Long Beach, CA 90808
(562) 430-1250
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 914 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Oak Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
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10/
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10821 Oak St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4740
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Los Alamitos High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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3591 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 799-4780
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,915 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Los Alamitos Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
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10862 Bloomfield St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3300
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 625 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Sharon Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
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4112 Cerritos Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 816-3320
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Hands-down, this is by far the best school around. Relaxed, calm atmosphere. The teachers are sweet and caring. My son's been in two other Montessori schools and there is no comparison. This is a great place. I highly recommend it.
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