Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Montessori School Of Laguna Beach
About the School
- Montessori School Of Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, CA enrolls 64 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
- Founded in 1975, the school offers a Montessori early learning program with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
- The co–ed campus employs 5 teachers and serves a student body that is 33% students of color.
- This California preschool emphasizes Montessori methods and holds membership in other Montessori associations.
- Located in a large suburb, the school provides early childhood education options within the Laguna Beach community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1975
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Laguna Beach?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Laguna Beach is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori School Of Laguna Beach is The Discovery Preparatory School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Anneliese School (0.3 miles away)
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(949) 448-9027
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Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 613-0600
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Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-8310
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Avg. class size: 12 students
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(949) 614-0199
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(949) 855-0408
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(877) 673-8893
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Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
20402 Newport Coast Drive
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(949) 219-0100
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(949) 391-4242
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758 Manzanita Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-7388
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 136 students
21542 Wesley Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-5527
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 35
Episcopal
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 573 students
Specialized Curriculum
758 Manzanita Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 613-0600
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
2A Liberty
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 510-4861
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 48 students
758 Manzanita Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-7388
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 136 students
21542 Wesley Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-5527
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 35
Episcopal
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 573 students
Specialized Curriculum
758 Manzanita Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 613-0600
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K | 400 students
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(949) 497-8310
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(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
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Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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8681 North Coast Hwy.
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(949) 497-7780
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-7780
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School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
I have loved this school from the start. Both of my kids completed the entire program (2 years of preschool and Kindergarten) and we have been so pleased with their progress in all academic and extracurricular activities the school offers. I give my highest recommendation to this school for all parents considering it.
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