South Bay Beach Cities Montessori Preschool And K in Lawndale, CA, serves 39 students from preschool (PK) through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school employs four teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supporting small group learning for early childhood education.
This co–ed Montessori school emphasizes a curriculum designed for the preschool and kindergarten grades within the large suburban community of Lawndale.
Approximately 83% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the local area in this California early learning program.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Bay Beach Cities Montessori Preschool And K?
The application deadline for South Bay Beach Cities Montessori Preschool And K is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to South Bay Beach Cities Montessori Preschool And K is Beach Cities Learning Center (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Academy Of The Arts (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care (1.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Children First Cdc Inc
Daycare / Preschool
4415 W 165th St
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 371-3265
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 371-3265
0.6 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students
Academy Of The Arts
(Jewish)
2108 Vail Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 214-4999
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 77 students
Montessori of Torrance Preschool & Infant Care
Montessori School
18015 Prairie Ave.
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 214-9141
1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1
Beach Cities Child Development Center![Beach Cities Child Development Center Photo]( "Beach Cities Child Development Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
850 Inglewood Ave and 514 N. Prospect Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 370-4966
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 370-4966
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 333 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
18213 Prairie Avenue
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
Torrance, CA 90504
(310) 371-1231
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 130 students
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