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Student Body

Total Students

79 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

44%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

40:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,350

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

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).

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