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University Montessori School

101 Russell Pl Irvine, CA 92617
Tel: (949) 854-6030
irvinemontessori.com
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Northwood Montessori Schools of Irvine was created to meet the increasing demand for the quality of our program.
  • This school serves toddlers from 1 year of age and walking and continues through the first grade.
  • Montessori Schools of Irvine programs are based on the strong foundation of early childhood education created by Dr. Maria Montessori.
  • This method recognizes that children are born with an "absorbent mind" the natural ability to learn by spontaneously absorbing knowledge from their environment.
  • Based on this respect and understanding of the child, the Montessori environment encourages the child to explore.
  • What they discover is an enriched world of beauty, peace, and interest to promote learning the natural way.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Montessori School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeUniversity Montessori School
Pre-K133
Kind26
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Year Founded
1976
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Student Body

Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
71%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Online Application

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