University Montessori School

101 Russell Pl, Irvine, CA, 92617-0926
Tel: (949)854-6030
Grades: K - 2 | 212 students
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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.

School Overview:
University Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 2
Student Body
Total Students 212 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 67% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • 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.

Nearby Schools:

University Montessori School
Gr. K-2 | 0 mi. away
University Montessori Of Irvin
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0 mi. away
Uc Irvine-early Childhood Educ
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.8 mi. away
Tarbut V'torah Community Day School
Gr. K-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.4 mi. away
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Gr. K-4 | 1.7 mi. away

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