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Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K

West Covina, CA

3457 S Nogales St, West Covina, CA 91792

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 92% of preschools in California

In West Covina, California, Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 25 students attend, with roughly 1 students per teacher, smaller classes than 92% of preschool programs in California. Enrollment is up about 47% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 10 hours, 260 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
25
Teachers
30 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
0.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 16 girls, 9 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 10 hours
School year
260 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 92% of preschool programs in California (1 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 85% of preschool programs in California.
    • Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.

    Students by survey year

    17’15–1636’17–1837’19–2035’21–2225’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K147
    K25

    Student body

    Asian44%
    Two or more races44%
    Hispanic or Latino12%

    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?
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    Questions about Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy

    What grades does Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy serve?

    Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy?

    About 25 students, with 1 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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