Shining Star Montessori School serves 40 students in grades Nursery/Preschool.
The student:teacher of Shining Star Montessori School is 13:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Shining Star Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rajesh Gupta, Philanthropist
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Shining Star Montessori School?
Shining Star Montessori School famous alumni include: Rajesh Gupta, Philanthropist.
When is the application deadline for Shining Star Montessori School?
The application deadline for Shining Star Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shining Star Montessori School located?
Shining Star Montessori School is located in the Centerville neighborhood of Fremont, CA. There are 8 other private schools located in Centerville.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Shining Star Montessori School is Fremont Christian School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Learn And Play Montessori Maple Inc. (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learn And Play Montessori Maple Inc.
Montessori School
37220 Maple St
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 713-2402
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 713-2402
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Montessori School Of Centerville
Montessori School
4209 Baine Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9944
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9944
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fremont Christian School ![Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.]( "Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.")
(Christian)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
3930 Parish Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-3553
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-3553
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Learn And Play Montessori School
Montessori School
4511 Peralta Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 870-2324
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 870-2324
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fremont Christian School ![Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.]( "Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.")
(Christian)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Union City Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
33700 Alvarado Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-0394
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 489-0394
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 71 students Tuition listed
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 738-3684
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 738-3684
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 693 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
39706 Mission Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 405-4894
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 405-4894
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 276 students Tuition listed
Seneca Centers Pathfinder Academy
Special Education School
40950 Chapel Way
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 226-6180
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 226-6180
3.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fremont Christian School ![Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.]( "Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.")
(Christian)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
3930 Parish Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-3553
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-3553
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School ![Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo]( "Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
38451 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
5788 Thornton Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 793-7242
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anqi School
Special Program Emphasis
6291 Jarvis Ave
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 449-4043
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 449-4043
2.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Learn And Play Montessori Maple Inc.
Montessori School
37220 Maple St
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 713-2402
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 713-2402
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 82 students
Montessori School Of Centerville
Montessori School
4209 Baine Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9944
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9944
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fremont Christian School ![Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.]( "Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.")
(Christian)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Learn And Play Montessori School
Montessori School
4511 Peralta Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 870-2324
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 870-2324
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School ![Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo]( "Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
38451 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
American High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36300 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-1776
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Oliveira Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4180 Alder Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-1135
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-1135
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4357 Thornton Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-9090
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Brookvale Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Nicolet Ave.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-5940
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-5940
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Patterson Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35521 Cabrillo Dr.
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-0420
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-0420
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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