Montessori International Academy serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of Montessori International Academy is 39:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Montessori International Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Little children, from the moment they are weaned, are making their way towards independence.' ~Maria Montessori
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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 Mater Dei High School (1.8 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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Quick Facts
Ricca Childrens Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 557-1669
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 557-1669
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
South Coast Metro Children's Village
Daycare / Preschool
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 203 students
Milestones Montessori Of Irvine
Montessori School
16601 Armstrong Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 171 students
St. Anne School![St. Anne School Photo - Students attend Mass once a week and the atmosphere of the school is permeated with the Gospel message of loving God and one another.]( "St. Anne School Photo - Students attend Mass once a week and the atmosphere of the school is permeated with the Gospel message of loving God and one another.")
(Catholic)
1324 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kida
Special Education School
17861 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 222-2214
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 222-2214
1.7 miles
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students
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