Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Matthews Montessori
About the School
- St. Matthews Montessori in Newport Beach, CA, serves 90 co–ed udents in grades PK through kindergarten within a city–based Montessori program.
- Founded in 2002, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 23:1 with 4 teaching staff members.
- The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Approximately 68% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this California preschool setting.
- Matthews Montessori operates in a small city locale, providing early learning programs for families in the Newport Beach community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 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
2002
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Matthews Montessori often compared to?
St. Matthews Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Newport Coast Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthews Montessori?
The application deadline for St. Matthews Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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