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Nestled into a tree-lined neighborhood in the beautiful hillside city of Laguna Niguel, our newest Stratford School campus offers four bright preschool classrooms and nine elementary school classrooms, an outside playground, and a playspace for both elementary and preschool students, along with a multipurpose room that also serves as our music room and library.
Students can begin as early as 2 years of age and go until grade 5.
Middle School is offered at our nearby Mission Viejo campus. Extended day options and summer programs are also available.
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.".
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
Yearly Tuition: $22,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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