Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Montessori Hills Academy
About the School
- The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child's future.
- With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience.
- Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relationships with teachers who partner with you in your child's education.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Montessori Hills Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Services: Kindercare Early Education, Day Care, Child Care Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, infant care, Before/After School, Summer Programs. Enrichment programs
- Hours Of Operation: m-f 6:00 AM-6:30 PM,sat closed sun closed
- Languages Spoken: English
- Payment Methods: Master Card, Visa, Discover, AMEX, Traveler's Check, CASH
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Hills Academy?
The application deadline for Montessori Hills Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori Hills Academy is Victory Christian Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori Explorer Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Chula Vista KinderCare (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Paseo Ladera
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-1800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 289 students
Catholic
37 E Emerson St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-2015
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 75 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
3368 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 96 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
3604 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1220
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 292 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
810 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
345 5th Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 737-5902
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Pentecostal
395 D St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-0600
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
1615 Mater Dei Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91913
(619) 423-2121
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 73 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 10
Baptist
2432 E 18th St
National City, CA 91950
(619) 434-2265
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 289 students
Catholic
37 E Emerson St
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-2015
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 292 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
810 Buena Vista Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 262-4444
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Baptist
73 Bonita Rdr
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-5844
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
278 Alvarado St Unit 2
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1121
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Paseo Ladera
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 482-1800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
271 East J Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3300
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 75 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Daycare / Preschool
3368 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 96 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
3604 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1220
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students
Baptist
73 Bonita Rdr
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-5844
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-0771
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 Medical Center Ct.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 216-5160
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
229 East Naples St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-4151
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-4151
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Juniper St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5483
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 421-5483
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 East Palomar St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-0134
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-0134
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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