Rolling Hills Montessori was a dream come true for owner/Director Michelle Collins, who herself is a Montessori teacher.
RHM (as it is fondly known) opened it's doors in 2007 and now houses 5 classrooms and 100 children.
A true Montessori approach is taught by all fully credentialed Montessori teachers and a love of learning is our motto.
All children receive the highest education offered, and have a lot of fun doing it!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
2007
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Both Full Day and Half Day programs are offered for Toddler and Pre-Primary Classes. Only Full Day for Kindergarten. Optional extended day care program before and after school.
Extra curricular classes offered.
Within the curriculum itself: Chinese, Ar
Admissions Director
Michelle Collins
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art, Baking, Clay, Gymnastics, Keyboarding, Lego Club, Science, Tennis
School Notes
- Montessori has achieved success throughout the world.
- Montessori is a totally positive environment for children.
- The role of the teacher is to be an invisible guide.
- Each child is taught both individually and in groups.
- Mixed age groups offer the opportunity for responsibility.
- Children work at their own pace and at their own level.
- Children respect one another and their surroundings.
- Each child has the opportunity to reach full potential.
- Montessori is a dynamic 'whole brain' experience.
- Montessori teaches decision-making and self-confidence.
- Children learn to be independent problem-solvers.
- Skills learned in a Montessori classroom remain for life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Rolling Hills Montessori offer?
Rolling Hills Montessori offers 4 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer and Tennis.
When is the application deadline for Rolling Hills Montessori?
The application deadline for Rolling Hills Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Rolling Hills Montessori is Chadwick School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peninsula Heritage School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Horizons Child Devmnt Center (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
New Horizons Child Devmnt Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 54 students 0.1 miles 26945 Rolling Hills Rd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4349
0.1
PK-K
54
Grades: K-8 | 125 students 0.1 miles 26944 Rolling Hills Road
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-4795
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 541-4795
0.1
K-8
125
Grades: K-8 | 423 students 0.6 miles 26444 Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-4848
0.6
K-8
423
Grades: K-12 | 865 students 0.8 miles 26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
0.8
K-12
865
Center For Learning Unlimited
Special Education School
Grades: 1-12 | 29 students 1.2 miles 2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste G
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 997-1900
1.2
1-12
29
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