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Bella Montessori Schools

20602 Prism Pl Lake Forest, CA 92630

Tel: (949) 900-2420

www.bellamontessori.school

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 133 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Bella Montessori Schools in Lake Forest, CA, serves 133 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school operates in a suburban community and enrolls children from pre–kindergarten to kindergarten levels.
The program is co–educational and currently has one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 133:1.
Approximately 80% of the student body represents diverse ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the local community.
Bella Montessori Schools is part of the larger Lake Forest area private school options offering early childhood education.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 133 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bella Montessori Schools
Pre-K	120
Kind	13

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Student Body

Total Students

133 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Bella Montessori Schools?

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

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