As a Christian school, God's Word is the foundation for all student life
Academically, MCMS employs the Montessori method of education, based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori
The Montessori program is an individually-based curriculum that allows each student to progress at a pace that challenges his/her level of ability
Students experience a well-rounded education that includes sports classes, foreign languages, art, and weekly chapels
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,750
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-6
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform dress is required
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Per 10-month school year
Summer Program Cost
$875
Summer Program Cost Notes
Per four-week session, two sessions offered
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Sharon Lee
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Funez
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtMusic
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gymnastics
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Montrose Christian Montessori School cost?
Montrose Christian Montessori School's tuition is approximately $8,750 for private students and $875 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Montrose Christian Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Montrose Christian Montessori School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Montrose Christian Montessori School?
The application deadline for Montrose Christian Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montrose Christian Montessori School is St. Monica Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Armenian Sisters' Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2361 Florencita Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
St. Monica Academy ![St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.]( "St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.")
(Catholic)
2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Robbins Nest Preschool ![Robbins Nest Preschool Photo]( "Robbins Nest Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2912 & 2920 Honolulu Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Start Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
3212 La Crescenta Ave
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 957-1517
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 957-1517
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 3 students
Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Monica Academy ![St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.]( "St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.")
(Catholic)
2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
4543 Crown Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-1178
3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 530 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 82 Tuition listed
200 Foothill Blvd
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-0325
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-0325
3.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition listed
4331 Oak Grove Drive
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-3044
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-3044
3.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2361 Florencita Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
St. Monica Academy ![St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.]( "St. Monica Academy Photo - The Cardinal Newman Society recently named St. Monica Academy to the Catholic High School Honor Roll as one of the Top 50 Catholic high schools in the nation. Only three California schools received this prestigious award.")
(Catholic)
2361 Del Mar Rd.
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 369-7310
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elliott Institute
Special Education School
2506 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 236-3603
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed
4490 Cornishon Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8008
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8008
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
4526 Indianola Way
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-0129
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-0129
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-4 | 94 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2361 Florencita Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
Montrose, CA 91020
(818) 249-8783
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Robbins Nest Preschool ![Robbins Nest Preschool Photo]( "Robbins Nest Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2912 & 2920 Honolulu Ave
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7324
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 170 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Start Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
3212 La Crescenta Ave
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 957-1517
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 957-1517
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 3 students
Flintridge Montessori Pre School & Elec. Inc
Montessori School
1739 Foothill Blvd
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-8844
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 790-8844
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
4490 Cornishon Ave
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8008
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 952-8008
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 429 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
John C. Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3320 Las Palmas Ave.
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 249-3241
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 249-3241
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
La Crescenta Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4343 La Crescenta Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-3187
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-3187
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Crescenta Valley High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Community Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 249-5871
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Mountain Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2307 Mountain Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7766
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-7766
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rosemont Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4725 Rosemont Ave.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4224
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
School Reviews
5 7/24/2014
We have had our son here for a year, and his academic achievement improved greatly after attending the top public school in the Pasadena district. We are Christians, so we love the balance of strong academic excellence with Christian growth opportunities through the solid Bible teaching and chapels. We also love that our son as an elementary student gets a blend of montessori and traditional methods of education that has proved to give him a love for learning and independent study which will only foster great preparation for his future educational endeavors from middle school and beyond.
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