Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
University Heights Montessori Children's Center
About the School
- University Heights Montessori Children's Center in Menlo Park, CA serves children from nursery school through kindergarten in a suburban setting.
- Founded in 1989, the school enrolls 60 students with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 10 teachers.
- The co–educational Montessori program offers an average class size of 18 and includes summer school options.
- The nonsectarian early learning program is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Menlo Park.
- The school's enrollment and class size provide a small community environment compared with nearby Menlo Park preschools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1989
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Inspire. Encourage. Educate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are University Heights Montessori Children's Center often compared to?
University Heights Montessori Children's Center is often viewed alongside schools like Roberts School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for University Heights Montessori Children's Center?
The application deadline for University Heights Montessori Children's Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is University Heights Montessori Children's Center located?
University Heights Montessori Children's Center is located in the University Heights neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: University Heights Montessori Children's Center vs. Roberts School
The nearest high school to University Heights Montessori Children's Center is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Phillips Brooks School (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1211 Arbor Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 26
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
705 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1211 Arbor Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1211 Arbor Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
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La Entrada Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
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2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
0.3 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Las Lomitas Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
299 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
0.7 miles
Gr: K-3 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
725 Welch Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8230
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 497-8230
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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