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St. Matthews Montessori

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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

Montessori School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 90 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Orange County, CA is $12,904 for elementary schools and $16,871 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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