Montessori On The Lake in Lake Forest, CA, serves 90 co–ed students from kindergarten through 7th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 13 teachers.
As a nonsectarian Montessori school, it is affiliated with the American Montessori Society.
Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Montessori On The Lake is located in a large suburb near Irvine, providing a California K–7 private school option in the Lake Forest area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Montessori On The Lake often compared to?
Montessori On The Lake is often viewed alongside schools like Stratford School Mission Viejo by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Montessori On The Lake?
The application deadline for Montessori On The Lake is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Montessori On The Lake is Areteem Institute (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus (0.4 miles away)
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