Newport Montessori School

Newport Montessori has been serving the community for over 40 years.
We serve toddler and primary age children.  We have an amazing school with skilled and loving teachers.
We have an authentic Montessori Environment filled with Sensorial, Practical Life, Language, Math, Geography, Botany and Zoology. Our lessons also include Spanish, Musician of the Month with music appreciation, Artist of the Month learning different types of art, and Grace and Courtesy.
We have a large playground with balance beams, climbing area, slides, bars to swing and play, a grass area to play soccer and plenty of room to run and play as well.
We accept enrollments throughout the school year.   Our school promotes the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, who believed that all deserve the opportunity to become the most complete "person" possible; continuing her work, we are dedicated to growing confidence, creativity and strength in each of the children entrusted to our care.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,380
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Newport Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 19, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Newport Montessori School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
Average Class Size
24 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
neat, comfortable and functional

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies on the child\'s age and program selected.
Summer Program Cost
$1,380
Summer Program Cost Notes
Tuition varies on the child\'s age and program selected.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Angela Galitski
Admissions Associate
Mary Mellone
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Yoga


Arts and Music Programs:
Ceramics


Recreational Athletic Programs:
dance classGymnastics class
Soccer ShotsTennis Lessons

School Notes

  • School Motto: An Education for Life.
  • At Newport Montessori School, each child progresses at his or her own pace- free to choose from and work with a world of vivid "sensorial" materials and tools of "discovery". Our dedicated, loving staff encourages independent thinking and individual learning. We work toward the enhancement of each child's awareness of and participation in the "wholeness of life".
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Newport Montessori School cost?
Newport Montessori School's tuition is approximately $1,380 for private students and $1,380 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Newport Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Newport Montessori School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Newport Montessori School offer?
Newport Montessori School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Dance, Gymnastics, Soccer and Tennis.
What is Newport Montessori School's ranking?
Newport Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Newport Montessori School?
The application deadline for Newport Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
My daughter loves this preschool. She's only been going for a year and she is already ahead for her age. She's only 3 and already reading books to me!! Best investment ever!
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5  
My niece is smart. She's not even in kindergarten yet, but largely in part to Newport Montessori School. She can read and she knows some basics about dance, art, music, and tennis. She aced her entrance exam into an honors program, she can give you a breakdown of every Disney film, and on some days she even gets to take field trips to the water park and Pink Berry.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,380
  • Acceptance rate: 95%
  • Average class size: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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