Lake Forest Montessori School

25435 Trabuco Rd Ste 5 Lake Forest, CA 92630
www.lakeforestmontessori.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Located in Lake Forest, CA, Lake Forest Montessori School enrolls 52 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a suburban setting.
  • The school operates as a nonsectarian Montessori program with a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 and a total of 2 teachers.
  • Enrollment includes a student population with 76.5% identified as students of color, reflecting diversity within this California K–1 private school.
  • Lake Forest Montessori School serves early learners with a focus on foundational education in a suburban community.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: We believe that children learn best when they are having fun.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lake Forest Montessori School?
The application deadline for Lake Forest Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Orange County, CA is $12,779 for elementary schools and $17,248 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Orange County, CA is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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