²ÝÁñÉçÇø

²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Review - Established 2003

San Juan Montessori

32143 Alipaz St San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Tel: (949) 496-2927

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School location map
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL

About the School

  • San Juan Montessori offers an enriched and individualized academic program.
  • Our Montessori-certified teachers are specially trained in using Dr. Montessori's methods and materials to guide each child in developing unique abilities within a carefully planned environment.
  • At San Juan Montessori we have the unique opportunity to help young children discover a natural excitement for new concepts and ideas by providing them with hands-on learning, enrichment, and unending discovery.
  • San Juan Montessori has been dedicated to fostering children's innate love of learning since 1998.
  • Here the children develop their abilities and pursue academic excellence.
  • We have classes for children three to six years of age.
  • San Juan Montessori has a stable and experience teaching staff dedicated to nurturing and guiding the children using the well-defined Montessori curriculum, and the beautifully crafted Montessori hands-on materials to encourage individual and cooperative skills in all academic areas.
  • The staff and parents help the children become responsible citizens in an environment of mutual respect.
  • The philosophy of San Juan Montessori is inspired by the educational thoughts of Dr. Maria Montessori who created the models for the classrooms and for the developmental learning materials.
  • Like Dr. Montessori, we recognize that education requires an ethical environment in which the values of the community are respected and the worth of the individual protected.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Montessori School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeSan Juan Montessori
Pre-K6
Kind6
Ungraded11
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
'Children Come First'

Student Body

Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call for more information.
Admissions Director
Indira Gunasena
Application URL

School Notes

  • San Juan Montessori offers an enriched and individualized academic program. Our Montessori-certified teachers are specially trained in using Dr. Montessori's methods and materials to guide each child in developing unique abilities within a carefully planned environment. At San Juan Montessori we have the unique opportunity to help young children discover a natural excitement for new concepts and ideas by providing them with hands-on learning, enrichment, and unending discovery. San Juan Montessori has been dedicated to fostering children's innate love of learning since 1998. Here the children develop their abilities and pursue academic excellence. We have classes for children three to six years of age. San Juan Montessori has a stable and experience teaching staff dedicated to nurturing and guiding the children using the well-defined Montessori curriculum, and the beautifully crafted Montessori hands-on materials to encourage individual and cooperative skills in all academic areas. The staff and parents help the children become responsible citizens in an environment of mutual respect. The philosophy of San Juan Montessori is inspired by the educational thoughts of Dr. Maria Montessori who created the models for the classrooms and for the developmental learning materials. Like Dr. Montessori, we recognize that education requires an ethical environment in which the values of the community are respected and the worth of the individual protected.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are San Juan Montessori often compared to?
San Juan Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Marbella Montessori by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for San Juan Montessori?
The application deadline for San Juan Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

Endorse San Juan Montessori. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
  • Academic or athletic awards
Endorse this school

Recent Articles

When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
When Your Child Outpaces the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Curriculum
Learn what parents can do when a child finishes private school coursework early, including acceleration, curriculum compacting, advanced classes, enrichment, and signs the school needs a new plan.
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
How Much Teacher Access Does Your Child Get?
Learn how to evaluate teacher access at private schools, including extra-help time, advising, communication, academic support, and the questions families should ask before choosing a school today.
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Teacher Leaves Midyear
When a private school teacher leaves midyear, parents need clear answers. Learn what schools should do, what children may experience, and when a departure signals deeper concerns.
School location map

Request Info

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Orange County, CA is $12,794 for elementary schools and $17,248 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Orange County, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

Most Popular Articles

A Parent’s Guide to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Entrance Exams
A Parent’s Guide to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Entrance Exams
 What's In A Grade?
What's In A Grade?
School Rankings by Category
School Rankings by Category

More Articles

Leadership in ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Education
Timeless School Insights
Well-Rounded Achievements
Funding the Future
Strategic School Choices

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (CA):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: