Sunset Montessori Community in Las Vegas, NV enrolls 31 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 2011, the school serves a midsize urban community with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 supported by two full–time teachers.
The school has a high diversity rate, with 60 percent of students identifying as students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for diversity.
Sunset Montessori Community is a co–educational early learning program offering education for children in pre–kindergarten and grade 1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Sunset Montessori Community ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 33%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Sunset Montessori Community?
The application deadline for Sunset Montessori Community is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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