Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Chico Montessori Children's House
About the School
- Chico Montessori Children's House in Chico, CA, enrolls 75 co–ed students in kindergarten and first grade within a nonsectarian, city–based Montessori school setting.
- Founded in 1973, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 with a staff of three teachers.
- The student body includes 34% students of color, reflecting diversity in this California early learning program.
- The school is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS), supporting adherence to Montessori educational standards.
- Chico Montessori Children's House offers a local Montessori early learning option for families seeking kindergarten and first–grade education in Chico.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Chico Montessori Children's House often compared to?
Chico Montessori Children's House is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame School, Chico Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Chico Montessori Children's House?
The application deadline for Chico Montessori Children's House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Chico Montessori Children's House is Pleasant Valley Baptist School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chico Oaks Adventist School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Notre Dame School (2.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2869 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
5699 Academy Dr.
Paradise, CA 95969
(530) 877-6540
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
14098 Skyway
Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-9448
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 54 students
Mennonite
County Road 48 #8187
Glenn, CA 95943
(530) 934-4167
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 59 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1148 E Walker St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-4924
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1859 Hooker Oak Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 342-5043
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 39 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
2869 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 518-4092
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students
Sports: 7
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
Baptist
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
3785 Olive Highway
Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-2888
Distance: 38.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
2255 Monroe Ave
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-6727
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1770 East Eighth St.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3114
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 West East Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 879-7483
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Cleveland Ave.
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-6600
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Alternative School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1598 Hooker Oak Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3117
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2090 Amanda Way
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 891-3285
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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