Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Montessori School Of The Valley
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1983
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sibling Discounts and
Referral Discounts
Admissions Director
Ms. Elaine
School Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of The Valley?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of The Valley is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori School Of The Valley is Desert Christian Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Palm Desert Learning Tree Center (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
77970 Delaware Pl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 187 students
Daycare / Preschool
42115 Yucca Ln
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Christian
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
78365 Hwy 111 Ste 401
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Christian
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
78365 Hwy 111 Ste 401
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
34200 Cook St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Specialized Curriculum (Methodist)
75580 Ramon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 250-7289
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Christian
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
78365 Hwy 111 Ste 401
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-4 | 13 students
Montessori School
73925 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 773-0984
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
77970 Delaware Pl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 187 students
Daycare / Preschool
42115 Yucca Ln
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-7127
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Christian
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 149 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
44996 Adams St
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 799-2999
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gerald R. Ford Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44-210 Warner Trail
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 772-4120
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 772-4120
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Horizon
Alternative School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9720
0.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43-495 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9710
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Summit High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
43-330 Palm Royale Dr.
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 238-9760
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42-100 Yucca Ln.
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 772-4130
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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