Appletree Montessori in Mission Viejo, CA offers a nonsectarian, co–ed Montessori program for grades PK through K in a suburban community.
The school enrolls 79 students with 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 40:1.
Student diversity includes Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and White (not Hispanic) students, representing 44.44% of enrollment.
Annual tuition is $1,350, positioning Appletree Montessori among California's more affordable private schools.
The school holds membership in an alternative Montessori association and serves a suburban, large locale near other Montessori and private schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,350
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Appletree Montessori ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Appletree Montessori cost?
Appletree Montessori's tuition is approximately $1,350 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Appletree Montessori?
The application deadline for Appletree Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Appletree Montessori is Fusion Academy Mission Viejo (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mission Viejo Montessori (0.5 miles away)
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Fusion Academy Mission Viejo ![Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Mission Viejo Montessori ![Mission Viejo Montessori Photo]( "Mission Viejo Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
23581 Madero Ste 108
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-1093
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-1093
0.5 miles
Gr: NS | 84 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
23581 Madero # 104
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6
Arbor Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
23302 El Toro Rd
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 855-4599
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 855-4599
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
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Location
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Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Mission Viejo ![Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
120 Vantis Dr, Ste 100
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
Agape Academy
(Christian)
23632 Via Calzada
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 701-9086
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 701-9086
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
26502 Pepita Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
2.1 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 14 students
Areteem Institute ![Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.]( "Areteem Institute Photo - Students work together at a Summer Camp at Yale University.")
Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
2.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 7 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
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Fusion Academy Mission Viejo ![Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6
26052 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-8683
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-8683
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Montadhar Peace School
Montessori School (Islamic)
24092 Gemwood Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 14 students
120 Vantis Dr, Ste 100
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mission Viejo Montessori ![Mission Viejo Montessori Photo]( "Mission Viejo Montessori Photo")
Montessori School
23581 Madero Ste 108
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-1093
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-1093
0.5 miles
Gr: NS | 84 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
23581 Madero # 104
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 69 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6
Arbor Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
23302 El Toro Rd
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 855-4599
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 855-4599
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
26052 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-8683
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-8683
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Silverado High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1/
Bottom 50%10
25632 Peter A. Hartman Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8800
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 586-8800
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Svusd Virtual Academy (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25952 Cordillera Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-3400
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Los Alisos Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25171 Moor Ave.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-9700
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-9700
0.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
24150 Lindley St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-5276
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-5276
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 1 student
Ralph A. Gates Dli Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23882 Landisview Ave.
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-2260
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 837-2260
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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