Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Montessori International Academy
About the School
- Montessori International Academy in Santa Ana, CA, serves 117 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 39:1 with 3 teachers supporting early learning programs.
- Montessori International Academy is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and offers a Montessori curriculum for young learners.
- The school ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity, with 100% of its student body representing students of color.
- Located in the Delhi neighborhood, this California preschool provides early education within a large–city environment.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Montessori International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Students By Grade
School Calendar
School Motto
'Little children, from the moment they are weaned, are making their way towards independence.' ~Maria Montessori
Student Body
Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori International Academy?
The application deadline for Montessori International Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Montessori International Academy located?
Montessori International Academy is located in the Delhi neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori International Academy is Fusion Academy Irvine (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Milestones Montessori Of Irvine (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ricca Childrens Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Specialized Curriculum
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 557-1669
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Avg. class size: 203 students
Daycare / Preschool
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 171 students
Montessori School
16601 Armstrong Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1324 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 53
Catholic
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-1175
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 171 students
Montessori School
16601 Armstrong Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1324 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 22 students
7036 Macbeth Way
Sykesville, MD 21784
(412) 995-0284
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Specialized Curriculum
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 557-1669
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 95 students
Avg. class size: 203 students
Daycare / Preschool
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 171 students
Montessori School
16601 Armstrong Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1324 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
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Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
417 East Central Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-3900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-3900
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Manuel Esqueda Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 South Main St.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-1500
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-1500
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 811 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Cesar E. Chavez High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2128 South Cypress
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 430-5700
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 430-5700
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2063 Orange Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 433-6900
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 433-6900
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 West Alton Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 513-9800
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,005 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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