St. Marys Montessori School–fontana in Fontana, CA, serves 144 udents from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a suburban community setting.
The co–educational Montessori program is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and has a nonsectarian religious orientation.
Founded in 2013, the school employs 4 teachers and has a udent–teacher ratio of 36:1.
Approximately 76 percent of the udent population represents students of color.
This California preschool offers an early learning program in the We End neighborhood of Fontana.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Within the child lies the fate of the future.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Peter Drucker, Management Guru
- Larry Page, Co-Founder of Google
- Sergey Brin, Co-Founder of Google
- Jeffrey Bezos, Founder of Amazon.com
- Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder of Facebook
- Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, Former First Lady
- Anne Frank, Author of The Diary of Anne Frank
- Yo-Yo Ma, Child Prodigy & World renowned Cellist
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from St. Marys Montessori School-fontana?
St. Marys Montessori School-fontana famous alumni include: Peter Drucker, Management Guru, Larry Page, Co-Founder of Google, Sergey Brin, Co-Founder of Google, Jeffrey Bezos, Founder of Amazon.com, Mark Zuckerberg, Co-Founder of Facebook, Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, Former First Lady, Anne Frank, Author of The Diary of Anne Frank and Yo-Yo Ma, Child Prodigy & World renowned Cellist.
When is the application deadline for St. Marys Montessori School-fontana?
The application deadline for St. Marys Montessori School-fontana is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Marys Montessori School-fontana located?
St. Marys Montessori School-fontana is located in the West End neighborhood of Fontana, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in West End.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Marys Montessori School-fontana is Rancho Christian Academy (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori Child Development Center (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Heritage Village KinderCare (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Village KinderCare ![Heritage Village KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Heritage Village KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
13523 Baseline Ave
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-6598
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-6598
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Montessori Child Development Center
Montessori School
8196 Mulberry Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 428-3231
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 428-3231
1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 20 students Tuition listed
Water Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
7625 East Avenue
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-3915
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-3915
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
6860 N Victoria Windrows Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 200-2727
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 200-2727
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 49 students
Sacred Heart Parish School ![Sacred Heart Parish School Photo - Computer Lab]( "Sacred Heart Parish School Photo - Computer Lab")
(Catholic)
12676 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-1400
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-1400
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10700 Town Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5532
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5532
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 46 students Tuition listed
10900 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 758-8747
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 758-8747
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
9229 Utica Ave ste 130
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 260-1011
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 260-1011
4.4 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Truth Tabernacle Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
18027 San Bernardino Ave.
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 877-6288
Bloomington, CA 92316
(909) 877-6288
4.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
17487 Arrow Blvd
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 427-0900
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 427-0900
4.9 miles
Gr: 8-11 | 22 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Child Development Center
Montessori School
8196 Mulberry Ave
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 428-3231
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 428-3231
1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 20 students Tuition listed
Water Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
7625 East Avenue
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-3915
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-3915
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's Montessori School
Montessori School (Catholic)
6860 N Victoria Windrows Loop
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 200-2727
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 200-2727
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 49 students
Sacred Heart Parish School ![Sacred Heart Parish School Photo - Computer Lab]( "Sacred Heart Parish School Photo - Computer Lab")
(Catholic)
12676 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-1400
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-1400
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 323 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
10700 Town Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5532
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 945-5532
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 46 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Village KinderCare ![Heritage Village KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Heritage Village KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
13523 Baseline Ave
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-6598
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-6598
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Water Of Life Christian School
(Christian)
7625 East Avenue
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-3915
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 463-3915
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Terra Vista KinderCare ![Terra Vista KinderCare Photo - Playground]( "Terra Vista KinderCare Photo - Playground")
Daycare / Preschool
11249 Base Line Rd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 581-0944
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(909) 581-0944
3.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Fontana KinderCare ![Fontana KinderCare Photo - Fontana KinderCare Front]( "Fontana KinderCare Photo - Fontana KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
16149 Foothill Blvd.
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 823-2323
Fontana, CA 92335
(909) 823-2323
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Montessori Academy Of Education Inc- Dba Montessori Academy
Montessori School
7135 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 941-9200
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 941-9200
4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13766 South Heritage Cir.
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 357-1345
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
West Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13690 West Constitution Way
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 899-1199
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 899-1199
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
East Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14250 East Constitution Way
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 823-5696
Fontana, CA 92336
(909) 823-5696
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Etiwanda High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13500 Victoria St.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2531
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 899-2531
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 3,446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Perdew Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13051 Miller Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
(909) 803-3316
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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