Gateway Montessori & Preschool serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of Gateway Montessori & Preschool is 20:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Gateway Montessori & Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1992
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gateway Montessori & Preschool?
The application deadline for Gateway Montessori & Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Gateway Montessori & Preschool located?
Gateway Montessori & Preschool is located in the Charter Oak neighborhood of Covina, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Charter Oak.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Gateway Montessori & Preschool is Firm Foundation Christian Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sonrise Christian School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1220 E Ruddock St
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0559
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
1728 E Covina Blvd
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-2317
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 966-2317
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
200 N 2nd Ave
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 332-5875
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ready Set Grow
Daycare / Preschool
525 S Stewart Drive
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 339-3850
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 24 students
Covina Gateway Montessori School
Montessori School
344 E Rowland St
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
Covina, CA 91723
(626) 967-0044
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
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