Dana Montessori School serves 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of Dana Montessori School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Dana Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1907
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Welcome to Prodigy Montessori School A California State Licensed Daycare and Montessori Learning Academy.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dana Montessori School's ranking?
Dana Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Dana Montessori School?
The application deadline for Dana Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Dana Montessori School is San Clemente Christian School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Edward Parish School (0.6 miles away)
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St. Edward Parish School
(Catholic)
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students Tuition listed
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School![St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo]( "St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 905 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Dana Point Montessori School
Montessori School
33501 Del Obispo St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
San Clemente Christian School
(Christian)
25975 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
1.3 miles
Gr: K-9 | 117 students Avg. class size: 19 students
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy![Monarch Bay Montessori Academy Photo]( "Monarch Bay Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 24 students
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