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Back Bay Montessori

398 University Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Tel: (949) 548-3771

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-1

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Back Bay Montessori
Pre-K	12
Kind	12

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Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Back Bay Montessori is a brand new facility within a secured environment.
Our school offers children from the ages of 2 through 6 a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in a warm and nurturing environment.
Our goal at Back Bay Montessori is to allow a child the freedom to explore and develop a true love of learning which they will keep with them long after leaving our school.
Our mission at Back Bay Montessori is to follow the teachings and principals of Maria Montessori through well prepared environments that meet the needs and challenges of all children.
We strive for academic excellence through practical exercises in the areas of Language, Math, Geography, Science, Sensorial activities and Practical Life.
We commit to instilling in the child a natural and ongoing curiosity toward the world around them and create a true love of learning that will stay with the child throughout life.

Back Bay Montessori is a brand new facility within a secured environment.
Our school offers children from the ages of 2 through 6 a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in a warm and nurturing environment.
Our goal at Back Bay Montessori is to allow a child the freedom to explore and develop a true love of learning which they will keep with them long after leaving our school.
Our mission at Back Bay Montessori is to follow the teachings and principals of Maria Montessori through well prepared environments that meet the needs and challenges of all children.
We strive for academic excellence through practical exercises in the areas of Language, Math, Geography, Science, Sensorial activities and Practical Life.
We commit to instilling in the child a natural and ongoing curiosity toward the world around them and create a true love of learning that will stay with the child throughout life.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Back Bay Montessori?

The application deadline for Back Bay Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Back Bay Montessori located?

Back Bay Montessori is located in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in East Side Costa Mesa.

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