Bright Star Montessori Academy is a nonsectarian, co鈥揺d California preschool offering education for grades PK and K in the suburban community of Walnut.
The school enrolls 42 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 21:1 supported by 2 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Located in Walnut, CA, this Montessori school serves a diverse student body with 75 percent students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 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
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Be the brightest you can be!
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Larry Page, co-founder of Google
- Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google
- Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon
- Katharine Graham, owner and editor of Washington Post
- Yo-Yo Ma, cellist
- Bill and Hillary Clinton, former US President and Secretary of State
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bright Star Montessori Academy?
Bright Star Montessori Academy famous alumni include: Larry Page, co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, Katharine Graham, owner and editor of Washington Post, Yo-Yo Ma, cellist and Bill and Hillary Clinton, former US President and Secretary of State.
When is the application deadline for Bright Star Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Bright Star Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Bright Star Montessori Academy is South Hills Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martha School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Petite Academy (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
800 Francesca Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.5 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
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori School
3457 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
2.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
17800 Castleton St Ste 685
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
2.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Martha School
(Catholic)
440 N Azusa Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-1093
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-1093
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
2.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
2.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
800 Francesca Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.5 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
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori School
3457 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 879 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3223 South Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Nogales St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Special Education School
17840 East Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12
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