Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lake Forest Montessori School
About the School
- Located in Lake Forest, CA, Lake Forest Montessori School enrolls 52 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a suburban setting.
- The school operates as a nonsectarian Montessori program with a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 and a total of 2 teachers.
- Enrollment includes a student population with 76.5% identified as students of color, reflecting diversity within this California K–1 private school.
- Lake Forest Montessori School serves early learners with a focus on foundational education in a suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
We believe that children learn best when they are having fun.
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lake Forest Montessori School?
The application deadline for Lake Forest Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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20455 Alton Parkway
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(949) 393-1220
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(818) 345-3002
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(949) 393-1220
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Gr: NS-PK | 117 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
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Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
20455 Alton Parkway
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 393-1220
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
21791 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 749-1090
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 133 students
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Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 900-2420
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
20411 James Bay Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
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(949) 951-8683
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Christian
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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 598-9166
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Christian
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(949) 701-9086
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students
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16220 Scientific
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(866) 216-9288
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
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20411 James Bay Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
26052 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-8683
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-7 | 90 students
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Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
23262 El Toro Road
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(949) 830-1461
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Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
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(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
20455 Alton Parkway
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 393-1220
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
21791 Lake Forest Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 749-1090
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 133 students
Daycare / Preschool
20602 Prism Pl
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 900-2420
Distance: 1.4 mi
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
26052 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-8683
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
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(949) 586-6333
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(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
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Lake Forest, CA 92630
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