Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Heritage Montessori Elementary School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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)
Show me:
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
555 W Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Christian
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Catholic
446 W Church Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Christian
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 12 students
Baptist
84661 Trona Rd
Trona, CA 93562
(760) 372-4600
Distance: 58.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 13
Baptist
20915 Schout Road
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 823-0885
Distance: 66.7 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students
Special Education School
6742 E Ave H
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 946-1234
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
201 W Graaf Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-6114
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 22 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
555 W Las Flores Avenue
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-8673
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Christian
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 125 students
Catholic
446 W Church Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-4713
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Christian
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Distance: 64.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students
Methodist
800 Yucca Ave
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-3556
Distance: 70.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
44400 Foxton Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
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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