Heritage Montessori Elementary School is a nonsectarian Montessori school located in Ridgecrest, CA, serving co–ed students from grades 1 through 5 in a town community.
The school enrolls 27 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 4 teachers.
Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Heritage Montessori Elementary School is part of the Ridgecrest area, near other private schools offering K–8 education options and similar enrollment sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Heritage Montessori Elementary School?
The application deadline for Heritage Montessori Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Heritage Montessori Elementary School is Immanuel Christian School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Heritage Montessori School (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Montessori School ![Heritage Montessori School Photo]( "Heritage Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 23 students
Immanuel Christian School ![Immanuel Christian School Photo]( "Immanuel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 W Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
446 W Church Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immanuel Christian School ![Immanuel Christian School Photo]( "Immanuel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Pioneer Point Christian Academy
(Baptist)
84661 Trona Rd
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-4600
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-4600
21 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
Heritage Oak School ![Heritage Oak School Photo]( "Heritage Oak School Photo")
(Baptist)
20915 Schout Road
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 823-0885
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 823-0885
58.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy For Advancement Of Children With Autism
Special Education School
6742 E Ave H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1234
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1234
66.7 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Montessori School ![Heritage Montessori School Photo]( "Heritage Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 23 students
Immanuel Christian School ![Immanuel Christian School Photo]( "Immanuel Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Ridgecrest Adventist Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
555 W Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
446 W Church Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Montessori School ![Heritage Montessori School Photo]( "Heritage Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 23 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Barstow Christian School
(Methodist)
800 Yucca Ave
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-3556
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-3556
64.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Lancaster East KinderCare ![Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
44400 Foxton Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
70.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1820
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1327 North Norma St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1703
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1703
0.5 miles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 West Drummond
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1810
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 West Las Flores
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1860
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1860
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 31% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 East French St.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 499-1800
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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