Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Valley Montessori
About the School
- Located in Van Nuys, CA, Valley Montessori enrolls 34 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, central city setting.
- The school offers a Montessori program for early learning with a total of 1 teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 34:1.
- Valley Montessori serves a diverse student body with approximately 75% of students identified as students of color.
- As a California K–8 private school focusing on early childhood education, it provides co–ed programs for children aged PK to K. Valley Montessori's tuition rates align with private preschool costs in the Van Nuys area, where average elementary tuition is $16,921.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Valley Montessori?
The application deadline for Valley Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Valley Montessori is Westmark School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Valley Waldorf City School (0.2 miles away)
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Extracurriculars: 2
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Avg. class size: 16 students
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Gr: PK-K | 37 students
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Avg. class size: 8 students
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Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
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Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
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Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
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Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-9880
Distance: 1.4 mi
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Distance: 1.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
Daycare / Preschool
17643 Roscoe Blvd
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(818) 708-8766
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
17424 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
7120 Whitaker Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 785-4422
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: NS-K | 61 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
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Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-1737
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7855 Lindley Ave
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 881-0237
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5
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