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
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.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
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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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
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