First School Montessori was established in 1995 in an effort to provide an educational alternative to traditional day care programs.
The school is dedicated to providing either directly or through contractual agreement, high quality education, activities and services to the children , ages 2 - 6 years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1996
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Each child is unique.
- First School Montessori was established in 1995 in an effort to provide an educational alternative to traditional day care programs.
- The school is dedicated to providing either directly or through contractual agreement, high quality education, activities and services to the children , ages 2 - 6 years.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Red Hill Montessori Preschool offer?
Red Hill Montessori Preschool offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Football, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Red Hill Montessori Preschool?
The application deadline for Red Hill Montessori Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Red Hill Montessori Preschool is Learning Corner (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Red Hill Lutheran School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Edgewood Preprimary Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1091 Bryan Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten ![Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten offers comprehensive care for children ages toddler (18mon-36mon) through 6 years old with our Private Kindergarten Program. Our Kindergarten offers families a smaller class size with lower ratios to provide our students with more individualized care.]( "Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten offers comprehensive care for children ages toddler (18mon-36mon) through 6 years old with our Private Kindergarten Program. Our Kindergarten offers families a smaller class size with lower ratios to provide our students with more individualized care.")
Daycare / Preschool
13682 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-3424
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-3424
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 68 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
13200 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy Of Tustin
Daycare / Preschool
14501 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 508-0005
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 508-0005
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
18682 Vanderlip Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
1.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students
Spirit Christian Academy ![Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!]( "Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!")
(Christian)
815 S Esplanade Str
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
2.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concord Preparatory School
Special Program Emphasis
830 Roosevelt
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 992-3325
4 miles
Gr: 7-12 Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
13200 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
12881 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 165 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
1311 SE Sycamore Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1533
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1533
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1091 Bryan Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten ![Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten offers comprehensive care for children ages toddler (18mon-36mon) through 6 years old with our Private Kindergarten Program. Our Kindergarten offers families a smaller class size with lower ratios to provide our students with more individualized care.]( "Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten offers comprehensive care for children ages toddler (18mon-36mon) through 6 years old with our Private Kindergarten Program. Our Kindergarten offers families a smaller class size with lower ratios to provide our students with more individualized care.")
Daycare / Preschool
13682 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-3424
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-3424
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 68 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Kiddie Academy Of Tustin
Daycare / Preschool
14501 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 508-0005
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 508-0005
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
12881 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
1 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 165 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tustin High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1171 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7414
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7414
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,627 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1362 Mitchell Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7385
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7385
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Tustin Connect
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1151 San Juan St.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 430-2052
0.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
C. E. Utt Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13601 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7573
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
W. R. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14392 Browning Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7536
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-7536
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
School Reviews
Endorse Red Hill Montessori Preschool. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Private School Closures and Consolidations: Warning Signs to Watch
Learn the financial, enrollment, and leadership warning signs that may indicate a private school is at risk of closure or consolidation, and how families can prepare.
AI Tutoring in Private Schools: Innovation or Risk?
Discover how AI tutoring is changing private education, the benefits and risks for students, and what parents should ask before enrolling.
What New Cell Phone Laws Mean for Private School Families
Learn how new cell phone laws are affecting private schools, what parents should expect, and how to evaluate school technology policies in 2026.
