Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Northwood Montessori Of Irvine
About the School
- Northwood Montessori Of Irvine in Irvine, CA offers a nonsectarian Montessori program for kindergarten students in a city setting.
- Founded in 1976, the school serves a total enrollment of 24 students with 2 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
- The school is a member of the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- Northwood Montessori Of Irvine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity, with 100% of students representing students of color.
- This California K private school is located in the Northwood Point neighborhood of Irvine, providing early learning opportunities in a large city environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Northwood Montessori Of Irvine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Northwood Montessori Of Irvine?
The application deadline for Northwood Montessori Of Irvine is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Northwood Montessori Of Irvine located?
Northwood Montessori Of Irvine is located in the Northwood Point neighborhood of Irvine, CA.
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