Pegasus Montessori School in Marina, CA, is a nonsectarian all–girls early childhood program serving preschool through kindergarten in a midsize suburban community.
The school enrolls 30 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 3 teachers, reflecting its small enrollment size.
Located near Marina, this California preschool offers coeducational early learning in a suburban setting without religious affiliation.
Pegasus Montessori School serves students starting at pre–kindergarten and maintains a small learning environment within the local Marina area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pegasus Montessori School often compared to?
Pegasus Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Potrero Canyon School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Pegasus Montessori School?
The application deadline for Pegasus Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Pegasus Montessori School vs. Potrero Canyon School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Pegasus Montessori School is Chartwell School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Monterey Bay Christian School (5.7 miles away)
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Chartwell School ![Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.]( "Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
2.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Peninsula Adventist School ![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
5.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School ![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Chartwell School ![Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.]( "Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
2.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
7.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
7.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School ![Notre Dame High School Photo]( "Notre Dame High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
7.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Chartwell School ![Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.]( "Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
2.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Peninsula Adventist School ![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
5.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School ![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
7.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School ![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
San Carlos School
(Catholic)
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
7.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Los Arboles Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
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2/
Bottom 50%10
294 Hillcrest Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 384-3550
0.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Marina High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 Patton Pkwy.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 583-2060
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Marina Vista Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
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Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
390 Carmel Ave.
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 392-3580
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Learning For Life Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3180 Imjin Rd. Ste. 110
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 582-9820
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
School Reviews
5 9/7/2024
Good evening, I hope this email finds you well. I am wondering if the school is hiring for new positions. If so, I will be happy to share my resume. I grew up in a Montessori setting and have a master's degree in Montessori physiology. Sincerely Laura Silvestro
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