Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy in West Covina, CA, serves 156 students in grades PK through K within a nonsectarian, suburban early learning program.
Founded in 2020, the school operates with a total of 3 teachers and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 52:1.
The academy is recognized for enrolling a 100% student population of color, ranking among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
This Los Angeles preschool offers Montessori鈥揵ased educational programming in a large suburban community.
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is co鈥揺ducational and focuses on early childhood education within a nonsectarian environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
156 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy often compared to?
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Walnut International Montessori Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy?
The application deadline for Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy vs. Walnut International Montessori Preschool
The nearest high school to Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is Allais School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martha School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kindercare Learning Centers #1065 (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.1 miles
Gr: K | 85 students
West Covina KinderCare ![West Covina KinderCare Photo - Building]( "West Covina KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
3443 S. Nogales St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Bright Star Montessori Academy
Montessori School
800 Francesca Dr
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
800 Francesca Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
2.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
17800 Castleton St Ste 685
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
2.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 518 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Martha School
(Catholic)
440 N Azusa Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-1093
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-1093
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
2.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
2.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
19735 Colima Rd # 2
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(949) 456-0905
2.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 518 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.1 miles
Gr: K | 85 students
West Covina KinderCare ![West Covina KinderCare Photo - Building]( "West Covina KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
3443 S. Nogales St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Bright Star Montessori Academy
Montessori School
800 Francesca Dr
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
800 Francesca Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 913-6084
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 85 students
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 879 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Nogales St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18750 East Rorimer St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3333
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3333
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 East Hollingworth St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-1696
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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