Fallbrook Montessori school is a thoroughly positive environment for children.
Here children work at their own pace and at their own level.
Habits and skills developed in a Montessori classroom remain for a lifetime.
Each child is taught individually, with the unique opportunity to fulfill his/her own potential.
Montessori classrooms are a land of joyful learning for the child, and they are a marvelous place for children to grow.
Teachers guide a child's development by directing choices and encouraging the development of individual interests.
Montessori materials have an inherent control of error. The child can observe and correct errors by him/herself, thus contributing to the construction of his/her own knowledge.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1974
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
“Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of their future.”~Maria Montessori
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$5500 for half-time preschool
$6500 for full-time preschool/K
$7200 for elementary
Admissions Director
Teresita Leimer
School Notes
- Our beautiful classrooms provide a nurturing, motivating, safe and supportive environment for children. It is no wonder that children at Fallbrook Montessori School become self-confident, creative problem solvers and life-long learners.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Fallbrook Montessori School often compared to?
Fallbrook Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Zion Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Fallbrook Montessori School?
The application deadline for Fallbrook Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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