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Little Scholars Academy of California

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1

Orange, CA

1510 W Almond Ave, Orange, CA 92868

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • The only Montessori school in Orange
  • Smaller classes than 70% of Montessori schools in California

In Orange, California, Little Scholars Academy of California is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 1st grade. About 11 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 70% of Montessori elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 11 hours, 223 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–1
Students
11
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
3.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 8 girls, 3 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 11 hours
School year
223 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 70% of Montessori elementary schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Montessori elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 119 Montessori elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    11’17–1811’19–2011’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K43
    K9
    TK1
    T11

    Student body

    Two or more races45%
    White27%
    Hispanic or Latino27%

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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Little Scholars Academy of California

    What grades does Little Scholars Academy of California serve?

    Little Scholars Academy of California serves grades Pre-K–1.

    How many students attend Little Scholars Academy of California?

    About 11 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Little Scholars Academy of California?

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