Home > California > Orange County > Santa Ana

Foothill Montessori School

18692 E 17th St Santa Ana, CA 92705

Tel: (714) 731-5653

foothillmontessorischool.com

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

View full size Get directions

REQUEST INFO

SAVE SCHOOL

About the School

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 (26-27)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-1
Enrollment: 54 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Students By Grade

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Foothill Montessori School
Pre-K	30
Kind	23
1	1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Pre-K largest at 30 students, compared with 23 in Kindergarten and 1 in Grade 1.

Year Founded

1973

Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Laboratory Schools (NALS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Request Information

Step 1 of 2

Name of parent:

Student first name:

Student last name:

Email:

Phone:

Student is:

Male

Female

Currently in grade:

Seeking entry for grade:

Target start date:

Step 2 of 2

Home address:

City:

Country:

State:

Zip: (enter "N/A" if not applicable)

Save this data and create your user profile. Create your own user account so you don't have to re-type your user data each time you request information. You'll also be able to track your information requests, get reminded of application dates, and more!

Username:

Password:

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

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).

School Reviews

Endorse Foothill Montessori School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

November 03, 2026

Can Private Schools Raise Fees After You Sign?

Can private schools increase mandatory fees after enrollment contracts are signed? Learn how contract terms, fee disclosures, state laws, and parent rights affect unexpected charges and available options.

November 03, 2026

Financial Aid When a Sibling Graduates Private School

Learn how private school financial aid may change when an older sibling graduates, including revised family contributions, sibling discounts, college expenses, renewal decisions, and practical steps to protect affordability.

November 03, 2026

Private School Expansion: Preserving School Culture

Discover how growing private schools can expand enrollment while preserving small classes, personal attention, strong relationships, and school culture, plus essential questions parents should ask before choosing a school.

Contact Foothill Montessori School about admissions and next steps.

REQUEST INFO

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Santa Ana, CA is $14,839 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Ana, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).