Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy in West Covina, CA, serves 156 students in grades PK through K within a nonsectarian, suburban early learning program.
Founded in 2020, the school operates with a total of 3 teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 52:1.
The academy is recognized for enrolling a 100% student population of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
This Los Angeles preschool offers Montessori–based educational programming in a large suburban community.
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is co–educational and focuses on early childhood education within a nonsectarian environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
156 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy often compared to?
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Walnut International Montessori Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy?
The application deadline for Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy vs. Walnut International Montessori Preschool
The nearest high school to Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is Allais School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martha School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kindercare Learning Centers #1065 (0.1 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.1 miles
Gr: K | 85 students
West Covina KinderCare ![West Covina KinderCare Photo - Building]( "West Covina KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
3443 S. Nogales St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Bright Star Montessori Academy
Montessori School
800 Francesca Dr
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
800 Francesca Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1
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