Montessori School Of Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach, CA enrolls 64 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1975, the school offers a Montessori early learning program with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
The co–ed campus employs 5 teachers and serves a student body that is 33% students of color.
This California preschool emphasizes Montessori methods and holds membership in other Montessori associations.
Located in a large suburb, the school provides early childhood education options within the Laguna Beach community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1975
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Montessori School Of Laguna Beach?
The application deadline for Montessori School Of Laguna Beach is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Montessori School Of Laguna Beach is The Discovery Preparatory School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Anneliese School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
758 Manzanita Drive
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-7388
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 494-7388
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 48 students
21542 Wesley Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-5527
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-5527
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 136 students Tuition listed
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 702 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anneliese Schools, Inc.
Special Program Emphasis
758 Manzanita Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 613-0600
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 613-0600
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 573 students Tuition listed
Anneliese's Schools
Daycare / Preschool
20062 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-8310
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-8310
3.1 miles
Gr: K | 400 students Tuition listed
School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
I have loved this school from the start. Both of my kids completed the entire program (2 years of preschool and Kindergarten) and we have been so pleased with their progress in all academic and extracurricular activities the school offers. I give my highest recommendation to this school for all parents considering it.
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