Riverside Montessori Academy is a nonsectarian Montessori school in Riverside, CA, serving 146 students from pre–kindergarten through 4th grade in a city neighborhood setting.
Founded in 1982, the school employs 14 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.
The student body is predominantly students of color, representing 88.57% of total enrollment.
Riverside Montessori Academy offers early childhood and elementary education within the Casa Blanca community of Riverside.
As a California city–based Montessori school, it provides a co–educational program without religious affiliation or membership associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Riverside Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Riverside Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Riverside Montessori Academy located?
Riverside Montessori Academy is located in the Casa Blanca neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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