Located in Van Nuys, CA, Valley Montessori enrolls 34 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, central city setting.
The school offers a Montessori program for early learning with a total of 1 teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 34:1.
Valley Montessori serves a diverse student body with approximately 75% of students identified as students of color.
As a California K–8 private school focusing on early childhood education, it provides co–ed programs for children aged PK to K.
Valley Montessori's tuition rates align with private preschool costs in the Van Nuys area, where average elementary tuition is $16,921.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
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 Valley Montessori?
The application deadline for Valley Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Valley Montessori is Westmark School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Valley Waldorf City School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
17424 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
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(818) 785-4422
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(818) 785-4422
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(818) 343-9880
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-9880
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