About the School
- Oak Knoll Montessori School in Altadena, CA, offers a nonsectarian, co–educational preschool program serving 112 students in a suburban community setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 6 teaching staff dedicated to early childhood education.
- Nearly half (49%) of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the local community's diversity.
- As a Montessori school, Oak Knoll focuses exclusively on pre–kindergarten level education within the broader Los Angeles preschool landscape.
- Tuition information aligns with local private school averages in Altadena, providing context for families considering affordability.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Oak Knoll Montessori School?
The application deadline for Oak Knoll Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Oak Knoll Montessori School is Pasadena Waldorf School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Meher Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
943 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-1171
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Christian
2501 Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
2704 Fair Oaks Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(818) 516-7603
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 3-10 | 51 students
Special Education School
760 Mountain View Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-6793
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 20
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
41 W Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 623-6339
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Christian
2501 Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 5
2704 Fair Oaks Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(818) 516-7603
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students
2151 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-0540
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
943 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-1171
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 340 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Specialized Curriculum
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Christian
2501 Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 307 students
Specialized Curriculum
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS | 12 students
All-girls | Montessori School
922 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-2244
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pasadena Rosebud Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Denair St
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 318-1261
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 318-1261
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Alma Fuerte Public
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 204-5265
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Altadena Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
743 East Calaveras St.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5650
1.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Charles W. Eliot Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2184 North Lake Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 396-5680
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Aveson School Of Leaders
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
524 Palisade St.
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1440
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 797-1440
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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