Arborland's main objective is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment, which will help the child independently develop the foundational habits, attitudes, skills and ideas which are essential for a lifetime of creative thinking and learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish and Mandarin
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by program
Summer Program Cost Notes
Tuition varies by program
Admissions Director
Linda Martinez
Admissions Associate
Brianna Garcia
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Academic ChessTutoring
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtBallet/Pop Jazz
Keyboard草榴社区 Music
Recreational Athletic Programs:
GymnasticsSwimming
TaekwondoTennis
School Notes
- School Motto: Grow with Wonder, Lead with Purpose
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus offer a summer program?
Yes, Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus offer?
Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus offers 7 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Dance, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis.
When is the application deadline for Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus?
The application deadline for Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus is Veritas Classical Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bumble Bee Christian Learning Center (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bumble Bee Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2353 Williamson Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 526-6272
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 526-6272
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Veritas Classical Academy
(Christian)
1601 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 253-4556
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 253-4556
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Adventure Learning Center ![Kids Adventure Learning Center Photo - Our Transitional Kindergarten students are hard at work building strong foundations in language arts, literacy, math, science, and more-preparing for success through hands-on learning and joyful discovery every day!]( "Kids Adventure Learning Center Photo - Our Transitional Kindergarten students are hard at work building strong foundations in language arts, literacy, math, science, and more-preparing for success through hands-on learning and joyful discovery every day!")
Daycare / Preschool
1834 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 525-7377
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 525-7377
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Veritas Classical Academy
(Christian)
1601 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
1701 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 253-4556
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 253-4556
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Speech & Language Development Center ![Speech & Language Development Center Photo - Welcome to SLDC! Located in the heart of Buena Park on a former elementary school campus we proudly serve children and adults with exceptional needs from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.]( "Speech & Language Development Center Photo - Welcome to SLDC! Located in the heart of Buena Park on a former elementary school campus we proudly serve children and adults with exceptional needs from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.")
Special Education School
8699 Holder St.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-3620
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 136 students
Committed Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1370 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
2530 W La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 995-1800
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 995-1800
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Veritas Classical Academy
(Christian)
1601 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1701 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 253-4556
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 253-4556
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Adventure Learning Center ![Kids Adventure Learning Center Photo - Our Transitional Kindergarten students are hard at work building strong foundations in language arts, literacy, math, science, and more-preparing for success through hands-on learning and joyful discovery every day!]( "Kids Adventure Learning Center Photo - Our Transitional Kindergarten students are hard at work building strong foundations in language arts, literacy, math, science, and more-preparing for success through hands-on learning and joyful discovery every day!")
Daycare / Preschool
1834 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 525-7377
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 525-7377
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4
Sunny Hills Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
8252 Artesia Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 670-1100
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 670-1100
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bumble Bee Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2353 Williamson Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 526-6272
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 526-6272
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kids Adventure Learning Center ![Kids Adventure Learning Center Photo - Our Transitional Kindergarten students are hard at work building strong foundations in language arts, literacy, math, science, and more-preparing for success through hands-on learning and joyful discovery every day!]( "Kids Adventure Learning Center Photo - Our Transitional Kindergarten students are hard at work building strong foundations in language arts, literacy, math, science, and more-preparing for success through hands-on learning and joyful discovery every day!")
Daycare / Preschool
1834 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 525-7377
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 525-7377
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-6 Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4
Buena Park KinderCare ![Buena Park KinderCare Photo - Lobby]( "Buena Park KinderCare Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-5610
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 994-5610
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Sunny Hills Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
8252 Artesia Blvd
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 670-1100
Buena Park, CA 90621
(714) 670-1100
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1350 Starbuck St.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-2890
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 892 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2030 Sunset Ln.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7750
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7750
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1801 Lancer Way
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 626-4201
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1710 Rosecrans Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7785
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 854 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 West Fern Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7710
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 447-7710
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
School Reviews
5 4/28/2013
I have yet to meet or see a Director of a Montessori school who is as sincere and dedicated as Dr. Chen. She is truly a wonderful role model and a positive influence to all. Arborland Education Center is not only an early childhood education learning facility rather a youth and adult learning center as well. It provides classes in various different subjects to all ages. I am truly honored to be a part of this wonderful school! Come see for yourself!
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