Montessori of Ladera Ranch is a brand new facility within a secured environment.
Our school offers children from the ages of 2 through 6 a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in a warm and nurturing environment.
Our goal at Montessori of Ladera Ranch is to allow a child the freedom to explore and develop a true love of learning which they will keep with them long after leaving our school.
Our mission at Montessori of Ladera Ranch is to follow the teachings and principals of Maria Montessori through well prepared environments that meet the needs and challenges of all children.
We commit to instilling in the child a natural and ongoing curiosity toward the world around them and create a true love of learning that will stay with the child throughout life.
We strive to promote social graciousness and caring for each other and the world around them.
To meet the needs of each child's individual spirit we allow them the freedom to explore, make mistakes, question and grow at a pace comfortable to the child.
Our mission is to create a physical environment that allows a child to feel a sense of belonging, to feel safe and secure, to develop and strengthen their self-esteem.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
179 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Montessori of Ladera Ranch is a brand new facility within a secured environment. Our school offers children from the ages of 2 through 6 a challenging and enriched Montessori curriculum in a warm and nurturing environment. Our goal at Montessori of Ladera Ranch is to allow a child the freedom to explore and develop a true love of learning which they will keep with them long after leaving our school. Our mission at Montessori of Ladera Ranch is to follow the teachings and principals of Maria Montessori through well prepared environments that meet the needs and challenges of all children. We commit to instilling in the child a natural and ongoing curiosity toward the world around them and create a true love of learning that will stay with the child throughout life. We strive to promote social graciousness and caring for each other and the world around them. To meet the needs of each child's individual spirit we allow them the freedom to explore, make mistakes, question and grow at a pace comfortable to the child. Our mission is to create a physical environment that allows a child to feel a sense of belonging, to feel safe and secure, to develop and strengthen their self-esteem.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Montessori Of Ladera Ranch?
The application deadline for Montessori Of Ladera Ranch is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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