La Jolla Village Montessori School in La Jolla, CA, serves 35 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased Montessori program.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 12:1 with three teachers supporting early childhood education.
Approximately 25% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
As a Montessori school, it offers co鈥揺ducational early learning in a large city setting.
Tuition information is not specified; however, the average elementary private school tuition in La Jolla is $25,183.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 La Jolla Village Montessori School?
The application deadline for La Jolla Village Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to La Jolla Village Montessori School is The Bishop's School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Gillispie School (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stella Maris Academy
(Catholic)
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(858) 454-2461
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-2461
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La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
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Day Prep
Alternative School
7717 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 995-3115
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 995-3115
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
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7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
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La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,169 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition listed
Torah High School Of San Diego
All-girls (Jewish)
9001 Towne Centre Dr
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 558-6880
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
5.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion San Diego
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Pl Ste 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 677-9279
5.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stella Maris Academy
(Catholic)
7654 Herschel Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-2461
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-2461
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 18 Tuition listed
Day Prep
Alternative School
7717 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 995-3115
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 995-3115
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 262 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stella Maris Academy
(Catholic)
7654 Herschel Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-2461
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-2461
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition listed
Day Prep
Alternative School
7717 Fay Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 995-3115
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 995-3115
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 262 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
1.5 miles
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
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La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3300
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3300
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(Math: 53% | Reading: 75%)
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Rank:
9/
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750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 634-8000
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1056 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4211
0.5 miles
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(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
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(619) 605-3500
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3500
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Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
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(619) 605-3700
La Jolla, CA 92037
(619) 605-3700
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Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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