Montessori on the Lake
Montessori school · Grades K–8
Lake Forest, CA
23311 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Lake Forest
- The largest Montessori school in Lake Forest
- Serving families in Lake Forest since at least 2011
In Lake Forest, California, Montessori on the Lake is a Montessori school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 103 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 103
- Teachers
- 12.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 55 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% of Montessori elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 119 Montessori elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Montessori on the Lake
What grades does Montessori on the Lake serve?
Montessori on the Lake serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Montessori on the Lake?
About 103 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Montessori on the Lake?
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