Village Montessori Center vs. Stratford School Mission Viejo
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
Overview
Carden Children's Academy opens it's doors to all families who desire a wholesome, educational and recreational program for their children.
The days are filled with fun learning experiences, arts and crafts, music appreciation and much more.
We also have an exciting summer program that features many activities to fill those lazy days of summer.
From weekly field trips to Lake Mission Viejo to BBQ's at Irvine Regional Park.
All programs are open to children 3yrs old through 1st grade.
A caring staff ensures all children are treated with consideration and kindness in a loving and happy environment.
Offering Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School, Stratford School Mission Viejo provides an unparalleled education where children are inspired to be creative problem solvers, innovators, and confident, compassionate leaders.
Our balanced approach in and out of the classroom ensures both academic success and personal development. In the classroom, our curriculum intentionally instills STEAM rigor and academic excellence taught in a warm and caring environment. Arts, music, character development, and physical activity round out the Stratford experience.
Beyond the classroom, Stratford encourages students to explore their individual passions through enrichment activities.
Our goal is to prepare and mentor students for admission to competitive high schools and colleges, and our students achieve outstanding results.
Evident at all our schools is the Stratford motto, "Summa spes, summa res," meaning "highest hopes, highest things.".
Grades Offered
K-K
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1985
1994
Students Body
Total Students
33 students
269 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
13%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
24
24
Pre-K Students
-
24
Kindergarten Students
9
30
Grade 1 Students
-
30
Grade 2 Students
-
30
Grade 3 Students
-
30
Grade 4 Students
-
24
Grade 5 Students
-
24
Grade 6 Students
-
24
Grade 7 Students
-
17
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
80%
Average Class Size
12
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:33
1:11
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Formal
(No uniforms for preschool.)
(No uniforms for preschool.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$5,500
$23,008
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade level.
% on Financial Aid
1%
n/a
Acceptance Rate
90%
n/a
Admissions Director
Patricia Kodsi
Kathy Angioli
Admissions Associate
Tammy Land
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Performing Arts Club
Art, Band, Chess, Computer, Computer Science, Musical, Science, Student