Great Foundations Montessori School in Irvine, CA, offers a nonsectarian early learning program serving preschool through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 237 students.
The school operates in a large city community within the Woodbury neighborhood and provides a co鈥揺ducational Montessori education.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio is 119:1, with 2 total teachers supporting the enrolled students.
Approximately 71% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting racial and ethnic diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Great Foundations Montessori School?
The application deadline for Great Foundations Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Great Foundations Montessori School located?
Great Foundations Montessori School is located in the Woodbury neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Woodbury.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Great Foundations Montessori School is Crean Lutheran High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Woodbury Cdc (0.5 miles away)
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Crean Lutheran High School ![Crean Lutheran High School Photo]( "Crean Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spectrum Montessori At Woodbury
Montessori School (Christian)
5725 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 825-5589
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 825-5589
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Crean Lutheran High School ![Crean Lutheran High School Photo]( "Crean Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Concord Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
830 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
1.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mardan School ![Mardan School Photo - Mardan School located in Woodbridge Village in the City of Irvine serves students in grades K - 12 with learning or social difficulties. Mardan 's therapeutic program benefits children with a wide range of disabilities. Students can be placed privately or by a school district if an IEP team determines that it can't meet the child's needs.]( "Mardan School Photo - Mardan School located in Woodbridge Village in the City of Irvine serves students in grades K - 12 with learning or social difficulties. Mardan 's therapeutic program benefits children with a wide range of disabilities. Students can be placed privately or by a school district if an IEP team determines that it can't meet the child's needs.")
Special Education School
1 Osborn
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
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8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine ![New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine Photo]( "New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine Photo")
(Islamic)
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concord Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
830 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
1.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Spectrum Montessori At Woodbury
Montessori School (Christian)
5725 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 825-5589
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 825-5589
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
Great Foundations Montessori
Montessori School
4980 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-9500
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-9500
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine ![New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine Photo]( "New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine Photo")
(Islamic)
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Irvine KinderCare ![Irvine KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Irvine KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
5396 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-6808
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-6808
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
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Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Great Lawn
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5750
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 1,095 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Cultivate
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 936-8400
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 1,065 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 83% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Honors
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-6450
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 1,037 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Visions
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,049 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Rush Lily
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 936-5000
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 1,007 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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