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Foothill Montessori School

18692 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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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

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Laboratory Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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The average private school tuition in Santa Ana, CA is $14,595 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Santa Ana, CA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).