Montessori Harbor Mesa School vs. Waldorf School Orange County
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Student Body
Overview
Since it was founded in 1970 Montessori Harbor-mesa School has applied the Montessori method to succesfully educate thousands of preschool and elementary age children between the ages of 2 1/2 to 12.
The rich and unique Montessori curriculum at our school is presented in a very caring, loving, supporting and balanced environment.
We strive to develop each child's full potential so that they achieve self sufficiency physically, socially, intellectually, and morally.
By encouraging personal initiative, resourcefulness, and responsibility, we seek to instill in each child a positive self-image and the desire to learn.
Serving students from 18 months to 18 years, WSOC is committed to providing academic excellence through awakening in our students genuine enthusiasm, an interest in the world, a love of learning and a sense of purpose in life.
The Waldorf curriculum meets the student's age-related capacities and develops the student's initiative, creativity, critical-thinking and self-reliance.
Our educational approach encourages balance, engaging the student cognitively, emotionally and actively across all disciplines.
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
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1988
Students Body
Total Students
32 students
466 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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20
Pre-K Students
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26
Kindergarten Students
9
36
Grade 1 Students
3
28
Grade 2 Students
3
28
Grade 3 Students
3
28
Grade 4 Students
3
28
Grade 5 Students
8
28
Grade 6 Students
3
28
Grade 7 Students
-
28
Grade 8 Students
-
28
Grade 9 Students
-
25
Grade 10 Students
-
25
Grade 11 Students
-
25
Grade 12 Students
-
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
33 teachers
Average Class Size
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25
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$18,500
Tuition Notes
Please email for tuition options.
Tuition range from Nursery through grade 12 is $6,300 - $27,600
% on Financial Aid
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32%
Admissions Director
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Maureen McDermott
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
1. Computer Class
Arts and Music Programs:
2. Music Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
3. Physical Education
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Cooking ClubDrama Club
Student CouncilWellness Club
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir and BandOrchestra