Desert Montessori (2026-27 Profile)

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Desert Montessori

1030 W Avenue L8 Lancaster, CA 93534

Tel: (661) 262-6066

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 12 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 12 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1963

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

12 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Varies based on your child\'s age and whether they will be also attending the school\'s early and/or afternoon childcare services.

Admissions Director

Sharla Sanchez

School Notes

Desert Montessori was founded in 1963 and offers an educational program based on the work of Dr. Maria Montessori.
Her method is founded on the principal that a child wants parents and teachers to "Help me learn to do it for myself." Desert Montessori is designed to help each student discover his unique talents.
The child works at his own pace and learns in the ways that work best for him as an individual.
Desert Montessori strives to help each child reach his full potential in every area of life.
Activities promote the development of social, emotional, and physical growth.
Children ages 2 through 6 work together in one classroom.
Only one of each activity is provided in the classroom, forcing the child to choose carefully what he wants to work on and teaching patience when he has to wait his turn.
Desert Montessori is a nonsectarian, nonprofit, parent run corporation.
A volunteer Board of Directors is elected each year to oversee the operations of the school. Desert Montessori Academy is an affiliate of the American Montessori Society and is licensed by the California Department of Health.
The school is listed with the State of California as a private school.

Desert Montessori Academy has been educating the young people of our community for over 47 years now.
We have been educating children ages 2 years to 6 years since our founding.
In the 2009-2010 school year, we opened a second classroom (1st - 3rd grade).
We are also currently renovating the property adjacent to the school to further expand the school.
We are very excited to be able to offer the people of this area a Montessori curriculum that covers these critical learning ages.
Our goal is to help your child become a happy, healthy, well educated student who loves to learn.
In addition to a quality education, we offer early and afternoon childcare to make your schedule less hectic.

Source: Verified school update

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