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.: 52%
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
Miles
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Spirit Christian Academy ![Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!]( "Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!")
(Christian)
815 S Esplanade Str
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
1.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2222 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,534 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
1838 N. Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92865
(818) 900-1895
Orange, CA 92865
(818) 900-1895
4.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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
18341 Lassen Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 244-4600
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 244-4600
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 144 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Spirit Christian Academy ![Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!]( "Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!")
(Christian)
815 S Esplanade Str
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1091 Bryan Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Guin Foss Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18492 Vanderlip Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7552
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7552
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Barbara Benson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12712 Elizabeth Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7531
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7531
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Foothill High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19251 Dodge Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7464
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Hewes Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13232 Hewes Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7348
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Hillview High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7356
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7356
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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