We are an academic based school using the original methods & principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
We have proudly served the community of Brea for over 40 years, thanks to our academic excellence and our over-whelming parent support & recommendations.
Our school is enriched by a strong sense of family & community "Let us give the child a vision of the whole universe." -Maria Montessori -.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Average class size: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1970
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
28 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
No Action figures on clothes, like Spiderman/Superman etc.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Nasreen Ali
Admissions Associate
nasreen@montessoriofbrea.com
School Notes
- At Montessori of Brea, we have trained Staff who are available to help and guide the students at all times.Qualified Montessori Teachers, Traditional multi-age classrooms, Individualized instruction, Phonetic Reading & Writing, Math, Geography, Science.Foreign Language, Dance, Gymnastics, Computers, Art Classes (Optional After School Care) Open Year Round
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori Of Brea?
The application deadline for Montessori Of Brea is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
I have used this website to look for a lot of schools along with great schools. I saw a lot of great reviews here and checked it out. The staff is wonderful and the school feels truly like a community. But of course, you should check it out for yourself. They encourage you to drop you child off for a day to see if he or she fits in which no one else allowed.
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