Montessori Childrens House in Riverside, CA, enrolls 45 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased setting in the La Sierra neighborhood.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 with three teachers supporting early childhood education.
This Riverside Montessori school serves a diverse student body, with 7.41% students of color represented in its enrollment.
As a co鈥揺d program, Montessori Childrens House offers an early learning environment focused on younger children in a large city community.
Tuition and recognition details are consistent with local elementary private school averages in Riverside, CA.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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 Montessori Childrens House?
The application deadline for Montessori Childrens House is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori Childrens House located?
Montessori Childrens House is located in the La Sierra neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in La Sierra.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Childrens House is La Sierra Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is School Times Montessori (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cottonwood Montessori (0.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cottonwood Montessori
Montessori School
4174 Mobley Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(195) 174-1680
Riverside, CA 92505
(195) 174-1680
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
School Times Montessori
Special Program Emphasis
10235 Wells Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Sierra Preschool & Afterschool ![Sierra Preschool & Afterschool Photo - Our little learners are hard at work, exploring our theme-based curriculum filled with science, language arts, literacy, math, creative arts, and more! With Montessori elements woven throughout, we're building a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.]( "Sierra Preschool & Afterschool Photo - Our little learners are hard at work, exploring our theme-based curriculum filled with science, language arts, literacy, math, creative arts, and more! With Montessori elements woven throughout, we're building a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.")
Daycare / Preschool
11077 Whitford Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 689-9492
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 689-9492
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 97 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
4900 Golden Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 547 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
9136 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4900 Golden Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 547 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9
Bethel Christian Schools
(Christian)
2425 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Carnegie Schools-riverside
(Christian)
8775 Magnolia
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 687-0077
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
2241 Coriander Cir
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 356-6901
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 356-6901
3.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 7 students
7085 Brockton Ave
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 275-5896
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
School Times Montessori
Special Program Emphasis
10235 Wells Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Sierra Preschool & Afterschool ![Sierra Preschool & Afterschool Photo - Our little learners are hard at work, exploring our theme-based curriculum filled with science, language arts, literacy, math, creative arts, and more! With Montessori elements woven throughout, we're building a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.]( "Sierra Preschool & Afterschool Photo - Our little learners are hard at work, exploring our theme-based curriculum filled with science, language arts, literacy, math, creative arts, and more! With Montessori elements woven throughout, we're building a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.")
Daycare / Preschool
11077 Whitford Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 689-9492
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 689-9492
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 97 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
4900 Golden Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 351-1445
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 547 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
9136 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bethel Christian Schools
(Christian)
2425 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cottonwood Montessori
Montessori School
4174 Mobley Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(195) 174-1680
Riverside, CA 92505
(195) 174-1680
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
School Times Montessori
Special Program Emphasis
10235 Wells Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1151
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 76 students
Sierra Preschool & Afterschool ![Sierra Preschool & Afterschool Photo - Our little learners are hard at work, exploring our theme-based curriculum filled with science, language arts, literacy, math, creative arts, and more! With Montessori elements woven throughout, we're building a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.]( "Sierra Preschool & Afterschool Photo - Our little learners are hard at work, exploring our theme-based curriculum filled with science, language arts, literacy, math, creative arts, and more! With Montessori elements woven throughout, we're building a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond.")
Daycare / Preschool
11077 Whitford Ave
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 689-9492
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 689-9492
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 97 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
St. Thomas The Apostle School
(Catholic)
9136 Magnolia Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 689-1981
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bethel Christian Schools
(Christian)
2425 Van Buren Blvd
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 359-1123
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10435 Branigan Way
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10850 Collett Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1605
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1605
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4145 La Sierra Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,514 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9631 Hayes St.
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8225
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 352-8225
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Golden Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1625
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1625
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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