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Heritage Montessori Elementary School

1435 N Downs St
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Heritage Montessori Elementary School is a nonsectarian Montessori school located in Ridgecrest, CA, serving co–ed students from grades 1 through 5 in a town community.
The school enrolls 27 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 4 teachers.
Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
Heritage Montessori Elementary School is part of the Ridgecrest area, near other private schools offering K–8 education options and similar enrollment sizes.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5

Student Body

Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Heritage Montessori Elementary School?
The application deadline for Heritage Montessori Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 27 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in California is $17,560 for elementary schools and $23,392 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in California is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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