St. Matthews Montessori in Newport Beach, CA, serves 90 co–ed udents in grades PK through kindergarten within a city–based Montessori program.
Founded in 2002, the school maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 23:1 with 4 teaching staff members.
The school has a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the American Montessori Society and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Approximately 68% of the udent body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity in this California preschool setting.
Matthews Montessori operates in a small city locale, providing early learning programs for families in the Newport Beach community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2002
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Matthews Montessori often compared to?
St. Matthews Montessori is often viewed alongside schools like Newport Coast Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for St. Matthews Montessori?
The application deadline for St. Matthews Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: St. Matthews Montessori vs. Newport Coast Preschool
The nearest high school to St. Matthews Montessori is Newport Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Queen Of Angels School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Newport Coast Preschool (0.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Newport Coast Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2350 Ford Rd
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(949) 644-5977
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 644-5977
- miles
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1000 Bison Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-5485
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 760-5485
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Gr: K-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
3443 Pacific View Drive
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 640-1410
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 640-1410
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Newport Academy Day School
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1111 Bayside Drive-suite 250
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(888) 531-9923
Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
(888) 531-9923
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
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