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Happy Tots Montessori School
Elementary School
1518 PACIFIC COAST HWY, Harbor City, CA 90710
Enrollment
4
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
4
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Pre-K – TK
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Happy Tots Montessori School
Elementary School in Harbor City · grades Pre-K – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Happy Tots Montessori School
Happy Tots Montessori School is a private elementary school in Harbor City, CA. Happy Tots Montessori School serves approximately 4 students, and covers grades Pre-K-TK, and has a 4:1 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 4 students, Happy Tots 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 4:1 students to teachers, Happy Tots Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Happy Tots 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 Happy Tots Montessori School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Harbor City, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Happy Tots Montessori School (this school) | — |
| Harbor City Elementary | 7.1 |
| Normont Elementary | 5.5 |
| George S. Patton Continuation | 5.4 |
| Humanities and Arts (HARTS) Academy of Los Angeles | 8.8 |
| Nathaniel Narbonne Senior High | 7.8 |
| President Avenue Elementary | 7.2 |
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 – TK
- Enrollment
- 4 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- 1518 PACIFIC COAST HWY, Harbor City, CA 90710
- Phone
- (310) 891-6080
- 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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1518 PACIFIC COAST HWY, Harbor City, CA 90710
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Happy Tots Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lomita Math/Science/Technology Magnet (rated 8.2/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Lomita). Another option is President Avenue Elementary (rated 7.2/10, 1.1 miles away). Additionally, Harbor City Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away). For more schools in Harbor City, see our Harbor City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90710 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$77,486
Median Home Value
$648,600
Median Rent
$1,547/mo
Population
26,777
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
54.9%
Avg Commute
27.1 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
40.4
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| BEGINNINGS & BEYOND MONTESSORI Concord, CA | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Happy Tots Montessori School
What grades does Happy Tots Montessori School serve?
Happy Tots Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Happy Tots Montessori School?
Happy Tots Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 4 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Tots Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Tots Montessori School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Happy Tots Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Happy Tots 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 Happy Tots Montessori School a religious school?
No, Happy Tots Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 4
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 891-6080
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