Heritage Montessori Elementary School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
Ridgecrest, CA
1435 N Downs St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Ridgecrest
- Smaller classes than 83% of Montessori schools in California
In Ridgecrest, California, Heritage Montessori Elementary School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 33 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Montessori elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 8 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–1
- Students
- 33
- Teachers
- 13.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 16 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 185 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of Montessori elementary schools in California (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of Montessori elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 119 Montessori elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Heritage Montessori Elementary School
What grades does Heritage Montessori Elementary School serve?
Heritage Montessori Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–1.
How many students attend Heritage Montessori Elementary School?
About 33 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Heritage Montessori Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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