Lifetime Montessori in San Diego, CA, serves 200 students from preschool through 6th grade in a nonsectarian, neighborhoodbased setting near Black Mountain Ranch Village.
Founded in 2007, this coeducational Montessori school offers early childhood and elementary programs
Annual tuition for Lifetime Montessori is $20,000, positioned within the local range for private elementary education.
As a large city Montessori school, Lifetime Montessori provides educational services without religious affiliation or membership in private school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-4
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-4
Year Founded
2007
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 31, 2026
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 16, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
221 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,000
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lifetime Montessori cost?
Lifetime Montessori's tuition is approximately $20,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Lifetime Montessori?
The application deadline for Lifetime Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lifetime Montessori located?
Lifetime Montessori is located in the Black Mountain Ranch Village neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Lifetime Montessori is Maranatha Christian Schools (2.6 miles away)
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(858) 759-9737
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Miles
Quick Facts
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
2.6 miles
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Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
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(858) 509-9101
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(858) 756-0184
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(858) 759-9737
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(858) 759-9737
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(858) 484-4877
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(858) 484-4877
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(858) 756-6763
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