Bella Montessori Schools (2026 Profile)

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Bella Montessori Schools

20602 Prism Pl
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Tel: (949) 900-2420

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Bella Montessori Schools in Lake Forest, CA, serves 133 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.

The school operates in a suburban community and enrolls children from pre鈥搆indergarten to kindergarten levels.

The program is co鈥揺ducational and currently has one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 133:1.

Approximately 80% of the student body represents diverse ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the local community.

Bella Montessori Schools is part of the larger Lake Forest area private school options offering early childhood education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 133 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

133 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Bella Montessori Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 133 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in California is $17,610 for elementary schools and $23,483 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in California is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).