Rancho Viejo Montessori School in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, serves 100 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1996, this nonsectarian California Montessori school offers rolling admissions and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1.
The school maintains an average class size of 18 and employs 12 teachers, with 10% holding advanced teaching credentials.
Approximately 13% of the student body represents students of color, and 10% of families receive financial aid with an average grant of $100.
Rancho Viejo Montessori School is affiliated with the American Montessori Society and other Montessori organizations and provides a formal dress code and summer school programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants and solid color polo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Debbie Warkentien
Admissions Associate
Debbie Warkentien
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rancho Viejo Montessori School often compared to?
Rancho Viejo Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like Montessori at the Park by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Rancho Viejo Montessori School?
The acceptance rate of Rancho Viejo Montessori School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
What sports does Rancho Viejo Montessori School offer?
Rancho Viejo Montessori School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Rancho Viejo Montessori School?
The application deadline for Rancho Viejo Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Location
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Quick Facts
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-4504
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-4504
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23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
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(949) 701-7015
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(949) 701-7015
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(949) 701-9086
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