Foothill Montessori School in Santa Ana, CA, serves 54 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Established in 1973, this co–educational California Montessori school operates with two teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 27:1.
The school is a member of the National Association of Laboratory Schools and enrolls a student body that is approximately 64% students of color.
Foothill Montessori offers programs for early learners with a focus on foundational education in a small community environment.
Located in a large suburb of Santa Ana, this private preschool and kindergarten option provides an alternative to larger nearby schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1973
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Foothill Montessori School?
The application deadline for Foothill Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Foothill Montessori School is Learning Corner (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blind Children's Learning Center (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus (0.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Blind Children's Learning Center
Special Education School
18542 Vanderlip Ave B
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 573-8888
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 573-8888
0.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 7 students
18682 Vanderlip Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
0.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
12881 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 165 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13881 Prospect Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
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