Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch
About the School
- Guidepost Montessori at Foothill Ranch, CA is our flagship school, where Guidepost was born right here in Orange County! We welcome your family to our community, which serves children from infancy to age twelve.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2016
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
127 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Diana Le Sieur
Admissions Associate
Gabby Johnson
Application URL
School Notes
- Guidepost Foothill Ranch is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Orange County offers a warm and engaging environment for infants (6 months to 18 months), toddlers (18 months to 3 years old), children (3 to 6 years old), and elementary students (grades 1-6). Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future academic success and social, emotional wellbeing. Montessori education provides your child with the foundation to solidify a lifelong love of learning. Are you searching for a day care, preschool, kindergarten, or elementary program in Foothill Ranch, CA? Consider Guidepost Montessori. Day care corresponds to our 'Nido' and 'Toddler' programs, while preschool and kindergarten correspond to our three-year 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically, Guidepost at Foothill Ranch can provide the right environment for your child to unlock their full potential from infancy through elementary.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch offer a summer program?
Yes, Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch is Heritage Christian School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Country Village Preschool (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Foothill Ranch KinderCare (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
26462 Towne Centre Dr.
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 586-9161
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-1 | 176 students
Daycare / Preschool
27005 Burbank
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 830-4300
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
20411 James Bay Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 133 students
Daycare / Preschool
20602 Prism Pl
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 900-2420
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
29000 Portola Pkwy
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 305-0086
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Christian
Preschool-12th Grade 22081 Hidalgo Mission Viejo, Ca. 92691 Jr. High - High School 23302 El Toro Road Lake Forest, Ca. 92630
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 598-9166
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 19 students
Christian
23052 Alicia Pkwy # H107
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 701-7015
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-1 | 176 students
Daycare / Preschool
27005 Burbank
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 830-4300
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-1 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
20411 James Bay Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 52 students
Montessori School
25435 Trabuco Rd Ste 5
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-2862
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Christian
Preschool-12th Grade 22081 Hidalgo Mission Viejo, Ca. 92691 Jr. High - High School 23302 El Toro Road Lake Forest, Ca. 92630
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 598-9166
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 685 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
26052 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-8683
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Daycare / Preschool
26462 Towne Centre Dr.
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 586-9161
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 133 students
Daycare / Preschool
20602 Prism Pl
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 900-2420
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
29000 Portola Pkwy
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 305-0086
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 52 students
Montessori School
25435 Trabuco Rd Ste 5
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-2862
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
20455 Alton Parkway
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 393-1220
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Foothill Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Torino Dr.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 470-4885
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 470-4885
0.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 990 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Portola Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19422 Saddleback Ranch Rd.
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 459-9370
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679
(949) 459-9370
2.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 809 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Trabuco Hills High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27501 Mustang Run
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1934
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 768-1934
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Loma Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Tomato Springs
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 404-1400
2.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 766 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Del Lago Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27181 Entidad St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 855-1125
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 855-1125
2.4 miles
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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