Westpark Montessori School was established to meet the substantial demand throughout Southern California for highly trained and specialized Montessori teachers.
The high quality preparation provided from the University of California, Irvine Extension Program further assures that teachers from the Training Program are best prepared to meet the challenges of directing a Montessori classroom.
The instructional format of the program fulfills nationally recognized Montessori teacher preparation and UCI Academic Senate standards.
A certificate from University Montessori Teacher Training Program is granted to candidates who satisfactorily complete the program requirements.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,845
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine cost?
Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine's tuition is approximately $1,845 for private students.
What schools are Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine often compared to?
Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine is often viewed alongside schools like Westpark KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine?
The application deadline for Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine located?
Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine is located in the Westpark neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 4 other private schools located in Westpark.
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People that viewed Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine also viewed these schools: Village Montessori School Of Irvine and Childtime Learning Center.
The nearest high school to Westpark Montessori School Of Irvine is Pacific Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Children's School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Michelson KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Village Montessori School Of Irvine
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4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
Childtime Learning Center
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13881 Prospect Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
6 miles
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Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13881 Prospect Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
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Michelson KinderCare ![Michelson KinderCare Photo - Michelson KinderCare]( "Michelson KinderCare Photo - Michelson KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3661 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7330
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7330
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students
53 Costero Aisle
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
0.7 miles
Gr: PK | 35 students
Leport Montessori Irvine Mandarin
Montessori School
3935 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
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1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 5 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Program Emphasis
17877 Von Karman Ave, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 617-0626
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Special Education School
1 Osborn
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 733-1500
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
4199 Campus Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
Irvine, CA 92612
(213) 388-3650
1.9 miles
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The Children's School
Special Education School
2424 Se Bristol St Ste 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 812-6222
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 812-6222
0.8 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 48 students
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
Irvine Montessori School
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
4947 Alton Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 398-5288
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Michelson KinderCare ![Michelson KinderCare Photo - Michelson KinderCare]( "Michelson KinderCare Photo - Michelson KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
3661 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7330
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7330
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 10 students
53 Costero Aisle
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
0.7 miles
Gr: PK | 35 students
Leport Montessori Irvine Mandarin
Montessori School
3935 Alton Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 525-9998
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
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Montessori School
1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 833-8474
0.7 miles
Gr: K | 5 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Village Montessori School Of Irvine
Montessori School
4552 Sandburg Way
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 786-7494
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 105 students Tuition listed
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Westpark Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
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10/
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25 San Carlo
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-6400
0.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Culverdale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
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8/
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2 Paseo Westpark
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5600
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Meadow Park Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Blue Lake South
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 936-5900
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Alternative Education-san Joaquin High School
Alternative School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7440
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 88 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Creekside High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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Rank:
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3387 Barranca Pkwy.
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 936-7400
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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