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University Montessori School

101 Russell Pl Irvine, CA 92617

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Northwood Montessori Schools of Irvine was created to meet the increasing demand for the quality of our program.
  • This school serves toddlers from 1 year of age and walking and continues through the first grade.
  • Montessori Schools of Irvine programs are based on the strong foundation of early childhood education created by Dr. Maria Montessori.
  • This method recognizes that children are born with an "absorbent mind" the natural ability to learn by spontaneously absorbing knowledge from their environment.
  • Based on this respect and understanding of the child, the Montessori environment encourages the child to explore.
  • What they discover is an enriched world of beauty, peace, and interest to promote learning the natural way.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 159 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
1976
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Student Body

Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The average private school tuition in Irvine, CA is $16,686 for elementary schools and $22,466 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Irvine, CA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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