Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Rolling Hills Montessori
Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2007
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Motto
The power of the child is the most important discovery humanity has ever made and uncovers the very roots of our life.
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
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 & Financial Aid
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
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!.
- 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.
Source: Verified school update
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rolling Hills Montessori is Chadwick School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peninsula Heritage School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Horizons Child Devmnt Center (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
26945 Rolling Hills Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
26944 Rolling Hills Road
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-4795
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
26444 Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 865 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 32
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 865 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 32
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr. Suite 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr Ste 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 651-8284
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 124 students
Specialized Curriculum
2458 Lomita Blvd
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-7040
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
26944 Rolling Hills Road
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-4795
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 423 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
26444 Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 865 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 32
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 29 students
Special Education School
2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 56 students
Specialized Curriculum
2341 255th St
Lomita, CA 90717
(657) 212-5377
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool
26945 Rolling Hills Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Specialized Curriculum
2427 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste B
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 844-7395
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 83 students
Daycare / Preschool
2320 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-0256
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
25313 narbonne
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-5242
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
28451 Indian Peak Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-2405
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Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-8388
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(310) 377-6854
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-6854
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Walteria Elementary School
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(310) 533-4487
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(310) 533-4487
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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38 Crest Road West
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 378-9966
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
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Rank:
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(310) 326-1576
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 326-1576
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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