Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bright Star Montessori Academy
About the School
- Bright Star Montessori Academy is a nonsectarian, co–ed California preschool offering education for grades PK and K in the suburban community of Walnut.
- The school enrolls 42 students with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 supported by 2 full–time teachers.
- Located in Walnut, CA, this Montessori school serves a diverse student body with 75 percent students of color.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
Be the brightest you can be!
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
800 Francesca Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 85 students
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3443 S. Nogales St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 234 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Montessori School
3457 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 48 students
20525 Valley Blvd
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 818-9165
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 8
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
17800 Castleton St Ste 685
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Catholic
440 N Azusa Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-1093
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 48 students
20525 Valley Blvd
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 818-9165
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 8
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
800 Francesca Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 85 students
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3443 S. Nogales St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 234 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Montessori School
3457 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
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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