Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Montessori School Of The Desert
About the School
- Montessori School Of The Desert serves 13 students in grades Kindergarten-4, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Other Montessori association(s).
- The student:teacher of Montessori School Of The Desert is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of The Desert?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of The Desert is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori School Of The Desert is Xavier College Preparatory High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Morning Stars Learning Program (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
43-550 Palmila Circle
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 861-4545
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
Seventh Day Adventist
74200 Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-1799
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
47321 Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-4360
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
47-535 Highway #74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6268
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 18
Catholic
34200 Cook St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 601-3900
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 30 students
Alternative School
78365 Hwy 111 Ste 401
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 702-5324
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 9
Christian
40700 Yucca Lane
Indio, CA 92203
(760) 345-2848
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 23
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 328-0861
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Specialized Curriculum (Methodist)
75580 Ramon Rd
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760) 250-7289
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 45 students
Seventh Day Adventist
74200 Country Club Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 779-1799
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
47-535 Highway #74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6268
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
43250 Warner Trl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
43-550 Palmila Circle
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 861-4545
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
47321 Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-4360
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
47-535 Highway #74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6268
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
43250 Warner Trl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74-100 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4340
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4340
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-200 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4320
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45-768 Portola Ave.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4350
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 34% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
74-910 Aztec Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4300
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
74-251 Hovley Ln. East
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 862-4370
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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