Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Yearly Tuition: $22,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Stratford School Laguna Niguel
About the School
- Stratford School in Laguna Niguel is committed to providing quality child care and private school education from 2 years through 5th grade to the families of the Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, and other Orange County communities.
- Located off Crown Valley Parkway and Golden Lantern, sharing a parking lot with First Church of Christ, we offer a safe environment that inspires children to think and excel in science, art, engineering, language, technology, Spanish, math, music, and more.
- Contact us to schedule a private tour today.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Yearly Tuition: $22,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,800
Admissions Director
Lin Doughouz
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Summa Spes, Summa Res (Highest Hopes, Highest Things)
- Offering Early Preschool (age 2, no potty training required), Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Elementary, Stratford School Laguna Niguel provides an unparalleled education where children are inspired to be creative problem solvers, imaginative innovators, and confident, compassionate leaders.
- Our balanced approach in and out of the classroom ensures both academic success and personal development. In the classroom, our hands-on STEAM-infused curriculum is taught in a warm and caring environment. Preschool offers dedicated specialty teachers in music, foreign language, and science, while elementary offers specialty teachers in computer science, foreign language, music, and P.E. Character development and social-emotional wellness round out the Stratford experience.
- Beyond the classroom, Stratford encourages students to explore their individual passions through enrichment activities and clubs. Stratford students are mentored for admission into top competitive high schools and colleges with the goal of preparing students to succeed in a global world.
- Evident at all our schools is the Stratford motto, "Summa spes, summa res," meaning "highest hopes, highest things.".
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stratford School Laguna Niguel cost?
Stratford School Laguna Niguel's tuition is approximately $22,800 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Stratford School Laguna Niguel?
The application deadline for Stratford School Laguna Niguel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Stratford School Laguna Niguel is Armenta Learning Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Mcdowell School (0.0 miles away)
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Gr: NS-5 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
24360 Yosemite Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-8311
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 570 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 130 students
Daycare / Preschool
25301 Sweet Meadow Lane
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-8687
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students
Special Education School
30131 Town Center Dr Ste 280
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 855-0408
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,291 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
26351 Junipero Serra Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-9307
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
2A Liberty
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 614-0199
Gr: NS-5 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 570 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-1 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
28251 Marguerite Pkwy Ste L
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6500
Gr: NS-5 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 5
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
24360 Yosemite Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-8311
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 570 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-K | 130 students
Daycare / Preschool
25301 Sweet Meadow Lane
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-8687
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Niguel Hills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29070 Shark Bay
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5360
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 234-5360
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Orange County Academy Of Sciences And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 269-3291
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Hidden Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-0050
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-0050
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Marian Bergeson Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1540
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Capistrano Valley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26301 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-6100
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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