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Rolling Hills Montessori

26825 Rolling Hills Road Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

Tel: (310) 377-5722

www.rollinghillsmontessori.com

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 123 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 123 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rolling Hills Montessori
Nursery	18
Pre-K	82
Kind	22
1	1

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Year Founded

2007

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

123 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

41:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

20 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Both Full Day and Half Day programs are offered for Toddler and Pre-Primary Classes. Only Full Day for Kindergarten. Optional extended day care program before and after school. Extra curricular classes offered. Within the curriculum itself: Chinese, Ar

Admissions Director

Michelle Collins

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BalletGymnastics

Indoor SoccerTennis

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ArtBaking

ClayGymnastics

KeyboardingLego Club

ScienceTennis

School Notes

Rolling Hills Montessori was a dream come true for owner/Director Michelle Collins, who herself is a Montessori teacher.
RHM (as it is fondly known) opened it's doors in 2007 and now houses 5 classrooms and 100 children.
A true Montessori approach is taught by all fully credentialed Montessori teachers and a love of learning is our motto.
All children receive the highest education offered, and have a lot of fun doing it!.

School Motto: The power of the child is the most important discovery humanity has ever made and uncovers the very roots of our life.

Montessori has achieved success throughout the world.
Montessori is a totally positive environment for children.
The role of the teacher is to be an invisible guide.
Each child is taught both individually and in groups.
Mixed age groups offer the opportunity for responsibility.
Children work at their own pace and at their own level.
Children respect one another and their surroundings.
Each child has the opportunity to reach full potential.
Montessori is a dynamic 'whole brain' experience.
Montessori teaches decision-making and self-confidence.
Children learn to be independent problem-solvers.
Skills learned in a Montessori classroom remain for life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Rolling Hills Montessori offer?

Rolling Hills Montessori offers 4 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer and Tennis.

When is the application deadline for Rolling Hills Montessori?

The application deadline for Rolling Hills Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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