Spectrum Montessori in Irvine, CA, is a co–educational Christian Montessori school serving preschool through kindergarten with a total enrollment of 30 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by 6 faculty members in a city–based, large urban community setting.
Students of color represent 71.43% of the student body, reflecting a diverse early learning environment.
Spectrum Montessori offers programs for early childhood education in a California city community and is located near other Montessori and K–12 private schools.
The school's grade levels are limited to preschool and kindergarten, with 10 students enrolled in kindergarten within Irvine's private school market.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Spectrum Montessori?
The application deadline for Spectrum Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Spectrum Montessori is C4l Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is LePort Schools - Irvine Spectrum North Campus (0.7 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
1 Technology Drive, Bldg. A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-1047
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-1047
0.6 miles
1 Technology Drive, Bldg. H, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-8859
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 544-8859
0.6 miles
1 Technology Drive, Building A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
C4l Academy
Alternative School
16220 Scientific
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students
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Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
C4l Academy
Alternative School
16220 Scientific
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
Irvine, CA 92618
(866) 216-9288
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students
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Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
1.5 miles
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26052 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 377-1616
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 377-1616
2.4 miles
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Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
Irvine, CA 92618
(984) 235-6609
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Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Miles
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1 Technology Drive, Building A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
23092 Mill Creek Drive
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 455-1270
1.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus
(Islamic)
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
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Special Program Emphasis
15707 Rockfield Blvd. Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 305-1705
1.5 miles
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(194) 985-5563
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(194) 985-5563
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1 Technology Drive, Building A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus
(Islamic)
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(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Christian Montessori Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
7230 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
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(949) 380-0252
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 380-0252
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Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
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(949) 387-7822
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(760) 631-6200
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(949) 581-3450
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(949) 936-5400
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(949) 936-5400
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(949) 404-1500
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