Montessori Academy-Glendale (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Montessori Academy-Glendale

1920 W Glenoaks Blvd Glendale, CA 91201

Tel: (818) 841-9096

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 95 students
Acceptance rate: 10%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 95 students
Acceptance rate: 10%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Montessori Academy-Glendale ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Montessori Academy-Glendale
Nursery	17
Pre-K	68
Kind	10

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Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

95 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

75%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is charged according to the program, and Day Care hours

Summer Program Cost Notes

Same as regular Tuition

Acceptance Rate

10%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Angela

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BalletBasketball

BowlingDance

GymnasticsMartial Arts

School Notes

The structure of montessori learning involves the useofawiderange of teaching materials with which thechildmayworkindividually.
At every step of his learning the apparatusisolatesaparticularproblem, tests the child's understanding,andcorrectshiserrors.
Since movement is an inherent factor inlearning,manyactivitiesengage the child's large and small muscles,hissensesand hismind.
Dr. Montessori recognized what psychologist JeanPaigethadsincerelated, that the only valid impulse to learningisthechild'sself-environment that set the behavioral exampleandoffersthe childstimulation thus disposing the child to learnbyteachinghimself,motivated by the excitement of the process,notthe endproduct northe teacher.

The structure of montessori learning involves the useofawiderange of teaching materials with which thechildmayworkindividually. At every step of his learningtheapparatusisolatesa particular problem, tests thechild'sunderstanding, andcorrectshis errors. Since movement is aninherentfactor inlearning, manyactivities engage the child's largeandsmallmuscles, his sensesand his mind. Dr. Montessorirecognizedwhatpsychologist JeanPaiget had since related, that theonlyvalidimpulse to learningis the child's self-environment thatsetthebehavioral example andoffers the child stimulationthusdisposingthe child to learn byteaching himself, motivated bytheexcitementof the process, notthe end product nor theteacher.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Montessori Academy-Glendale?

The acceptance rate of Montessori Academy-Glendale is 10%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Montessori Academy-Glendale's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Montessori Academy-Glendale offer?

Montessori Academy-Glendale offers 6 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Bowling, Dance, Gymnastics and Martial Arts.

What is Montessori Academy-Glendale's ranking?

Montessori Academy-Glendale ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Montessori Academy-Glendale?

The application deadline for Montessori Academy-Glendale is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Montessori Academy-Glendale located?

Montessori Academy-Glendale is located in the Grandview neighborhood of Glendale, CA.

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