Palisades Montessori Center is committed to providing a loving, safe and nurturing enviroment for its students.
Through a program which focuses on individual learning, independence skills, respect for self, others and immediate enviroment, social, emotional, creative and physical growth, we aim to witness the release of each child's ultimate potential.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Palisades Montessori Center is committed to providing a loving, safe and nurturing enviroment for its students.
- Through a program which focuses on individual learning, independence skills, respect for self, others and immediate enviroment, social, emotional, creative and physical growth, we aim to witness the release of each child's ultimate potential.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Palisades Montessori often compared to?
Palisades Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Westside Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Palisades Montessori?
The application deadline for Palisades Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Palisades Montessori vs. Westside Waldorf School
The nearest high school to Palisades Montessori is St. Monica Catholic High School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Calvary Christian School (0.4 miles away)
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Calvary Christian School![Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission and the way that it increases empathy, compassion and a broader worldview for our students.]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission and the way that it increases empathy, compassion and a broader worldview for our students.")
(Christian)
701 Palisades Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
15240 La Cruz Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-0257
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 230-0257
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Village School
(2)
780 Swarthmore Ave
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 459-8411
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 459-8411
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Corpus Christi School![Corpus Christi School Photo - 7th & 8th grade students learn the importance of CPR!]( "Corpus Christi School Photo - 7th & 8th grade students learn the importance of CPR!")
(Catholic)
890 Toyopa Dr
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-9411
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-9411
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
St. Matthew's Parish School![St. Matthew's Parish School Photo]( "St. Matthew's Parish School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1031 Bienveneda Avenue
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-1350
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 454-1350
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 345 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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