Marguerite Christian Pre School in Mission Viejo, CA offers early childhood education for grades PK through K with a total enrollment of 138 students.
Founded in 1992, this co–ed preschool operates within a large suburban community and has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 8 teachers on staff.
The school is affiliated with the Mission Viejo Church of Christ and follows a formal dress code policy.
Summer school programs are available, providing additional learning opportunities beyond the regular academic year.
Approximately 19% of the student body represents students of color in this California preschool setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: 'All your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace'. Isaiah 54:13
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Marguerite Christian Pre School?
The application deadline for Marguerite Christian Pre School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Marguerite Christian Pre School is Sonrisa School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Robin Hood Montessori School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Robin Hood Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
27500 Marguerite Pkwy Ste 6
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6342
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6342
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Mission Viejo KinderCare ![Mission Viejo KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Mission Viejo KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
26912 Estanciero Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-7660
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-7660
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
26502 Pepita Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 14 students
R. Santa Margarita KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
28672 Deerpath
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-9413
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-9413
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Pacific Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
29151 Sienna Pkwy
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 495-8343
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 495-8343
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 13 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
26502 Pepita Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 14 students
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
120 Vantis Dr, Ste 100
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
2.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
Agape Academy
(Christian)
23632 Via Calzada
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 701-9086
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 701-9086
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 56 students
Fusion Academy Mission Viejo ![Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
3.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
26502 Pepita Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
1.3 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 14 students
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunflower Montessori
Montessori School
28251 Marguerite Pkwy Ste L
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6500
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6500
1.9 miles
Gr: K-1 | 15 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
24701 San Doval Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 828-5251
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 828-5251
2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Robin Hood Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
27500 Marguerite Pkwy Ste 6
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6342
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6342
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Mission Viejo KinderCare ![Mission Viejo KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Mission Viejo KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
26912 Estanciero Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-7660
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-7660
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 10 students
R. Santa Margarita KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
28672 Deerpath
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-9413
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-9413
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Pacific Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
29151 Sienna Pkwy
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 495-8343
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 495-8343
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 13 students
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
California Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32972 Calle Perfecto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-5317
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Carl Hankey Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27252 Nubles St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Carl Hankey Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27252 Nubles
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 234-5315
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Viejo Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26782 Via Grande
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-2424
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-2424
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Bathgate Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27642 Napoli Way
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 348-0451
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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