School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
163 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by hours and days
% on Financial Aid
2%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Judi Niemela
Application URL
School Notes
- Mrs. Judi Niemela is the director of LiMai Montessori Academy. She has been involved in Montessori teaching since 1993.
- LiMai Montessori Academy classrooms have a rich environment full of the Montessori materials to help each child reach their highest potential.
- The Montessori method helps children attain their highest potential during school hours.
- Montessori simply helps us relate to our children more accurately.
- Ages 2 through 6 years of age. Tution varies; the $1409.00 monthly tuition is for 5 full days from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. You may choose 5 eight hour days, School days, or half days with 3, 4 or 5 days per week. Three half days per week is $1039.00 per month.
- We have a after school sports program, dance and a Stem Class.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Limai Montessori Academy cost?
Limai Montessori Academy's tuition is approximately $1,409 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Limai Montessori Academy?
The acceptance rate of Limai Montessori Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
When is the application deadline for Limai Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Limai Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Limai Montessori Academy is Santa Margarita Catholic High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is RSM Christian School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Kindercare Learning Centers # 1535 (0.5 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-8880
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
29582 Aventura
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-4504
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-8880
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Montessori School
29782 Avenida De Las Bandera
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-0199
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 200 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
30322 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-0646
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,701 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 21
Catholic
22062 Antonio Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 766-6000
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students
Christian
23052 Alicia Pkwy # H107
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 701-7015
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Christian
Preschool-12th Grade 22081 Hidalgo Mission Viejo, Ca. 92691 Jr. High - High School 23302 El Toro Road Lake Forest, Ca. 92630
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 598-9166
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Christian
23632 Via Calzada
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 701-9086
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
29582 Aventura
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-4504
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Montessori School
29782 Avenida De Las Bandera
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-0199
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 568 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Episcopal
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
21742 Buena Suerte
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-1220
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 1,029 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-8880
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 375 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
29582 Aventura
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-4504
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
30062 Santa Margarita Pkwy
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-8880
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Montessori School
29782 Avenida De Las Bandera
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-0199
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 200 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
30322 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-0646
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
23072 Avenida Empresa
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5300
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5300
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23371 Arroyo Vista
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 234-5951
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21931 Alma Aldea
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-8253
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-8253
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 1,153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21811 Avenida De Los Fundadore
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-7456
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-7456
1.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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