Great Foundations Montessori School in Irvine, CA, offers a nonsectarian early learning program serving preschool through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 237 students.
The school operates in a large city community within the Woodbury neighborhood and provides a co–educational Montessori education.
The student–teacher ratio is 119:1, with 2 total teachers supporting the enrolled students.
Approximately 71% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting racial and ethnic diversity.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
237 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Great Foundations Montessori School?
The application deadline for Great Foundations Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Great Foundations Montessori School located?
Great Foundations Montessori School is located in the Woodbury neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Woodbury.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Great Foundations Montessori School is Crean Lutheran High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Woodbury Cdc (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Crean Lutheran High School ![Crean Lutheran High School Photo]( "Crean Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spectrum Montessori At Woodbury
Montessori School (Christian)
5725 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 825-5589
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 825-5589
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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