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Brighter Days Montessori School
Elementary School
1903 W SUMMERLAND ST, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Brighter Days Montessori School
Elementary School in Rancho Palos Verdes · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Brighter Days Montessori School
Brighter Days Montessori School is a private elementary school in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Brighter Days Montessori School serves approximately 11 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 11 students, Brighter Days Montessori School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.8:1 students to teachers, Brighter Days Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Brighter Days Montessori School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Brighter Days Montessori School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Brighter Days Montessori School (this school) | — |
| Crestwood Street STEAM Magnet | 7.0 |
| Mira Catalina Elementary | 8.4 |
| Soleado Elementary | 8.6 |
| Silver Spur Elementary | 8.7 |
| Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary | 8.5 |
| Vista Grande Elementary | 8.2 |
| Point Vicente Elementary | 7.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 11 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Address
- 1903 W SUMMERLAND ST, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
- Phone
- (310) 831-2600
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1903 W SUMMERLAND ST, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brighter Days Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mira Catalina Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away). Another option is HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby San Pedro). Additionally, Taper Avenue Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby San Pedro). For more schools in Rancho Palos Verdes, see our Rancho Palos Verdes schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90275 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$175,212
Median Home Value
$1,543,300
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
41,367
College Educated
69.2%
Homeownership
80.6%
Avg Commute
34.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
49.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brighter Days Montessori School
What grades does Brighter Days Montessori School serve?
Brighter Days Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Brighter Days Montessori School?
Brighter Days Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighter Days Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighter Days Montessori School is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Brighter Days Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Brighter Days Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Brighter Days Montessori School a religious school?
No, Brighter Days Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 11
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 831-2600
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