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Small World Montessori

2450 Portico Blvd
Calexico, CA 92231

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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 (2026)

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

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

School Overview

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

32 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

93%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in California is $17,596 for elementary schools and $23,454 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in California is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).