Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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)
Dana Montessori School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- 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)
School Rankings
Dana Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Prodigy Montessori School A California State Licensed Daycare and Montessori Learning Academy.
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students
Catholic
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
33501 Del Obispo St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-9 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Christian
25975 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-9 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Christian
25975 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
30131 Town Center Dr Ste 280
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 855-0408
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students
Catholic
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-9 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Christian
25975 Domingo Ave
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
(949) 496-3513
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students
Catholic
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
33501 Del Obispo St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Richard Henry Dana Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24242 La Cresta Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5784
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5784
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Dana Hills High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33333 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-6666
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Opportunities For Learning - Capistrano
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
31878 Del Obispo St. Ste. 105
Covina, CA 91723
(949) 248-1282
Covina, CA 91723
(949) 248-1282
1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Del Obispo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25591 Camino Del Avion
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5905
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5905
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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