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Small World Montessori

2450 Portico Blvd Calexico, CA 92231

Tel: (760) 357-8701

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Small World Montessori in Calexico, CA, serves 32 students in a rural community, offering co–ed Montessori education for kindergarten only.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 2 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Founded in 1905, Small World Montessori is one of the oldest private schools in the area, reflecting a long–standing educational presence.
Tuition is $25,000 annually for the kindergarten program in this nonsectarian early learning program.
Small World Montessori ranks in the top 20% of California private schools for diversity, with over 93% of students identified as students of color.

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten
Enrollment: 32 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Small World Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Small World Montessori
Pre-K	16
Kind	16

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Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Other Montessori association(s)

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Small World Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Calexico Mission School, Our Lady Of Guadalupe Academy by visitors of our site.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in California is $17,200 for elementary schools and $23,667 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in California is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).