Montessori early learning program in LA serving pre-K through 1st grade with specialized ADD/ADHD support and individualized instruction
Crenshaw Montessori Academy is a Montessori-based early learning program in Los Angeles, CA serving students from pre-kindergarten through first grade. The school maintains a 11:1 student-teacher ratio with 4 dedicated teachers, creating a small, structured environment that supports individualized learning. The school specifically offers ADD/ADHD support programs, making it a resource for families managing attention and executive function challenges in early childhood.
The Montessori approach at Crenshaw emphasizes hands-on, self-paced learning through prepared environments—a model that can benefit children who learn differently or benefit from movement-based, multi-sensory instruction. With only 45 students total, the school provides a calm, focused setting where children can progress at their own pace. The school serves a diverse student body (100% students of color) in the South Los Angeles neighborhood and maintains a casual dress code to support comfort and inclusion.
Rolling admissions are available, and the school offers summer programming. For current tuition and specific details about ADD/ADHD support services, specialized accommodations, or how the Montessori model is adapted for children with learning differences, contact the school directly at (323) 296-4611 or visit their website.
| School Type | Montessori School |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Tuition Notes | Please call to inquire. |
| Total Students | 45 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-1 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 100 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |