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#1389 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa
Elementary School · Costa Mesa, CA
A private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
2950 MCCLINTOCK WAY, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,601/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,627
Median home value
$1,037,700
Median rent
$2,520/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paularino ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Killybrooke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Maude B. Davis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 560 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa is listed in Costa Mesa, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa is a private elementary school in Costa Mesa, CA, serving approximately 48 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,389 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa
What grades does Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa serve?
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa?
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa?
The student-teacher ratio at Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa rank in CA?
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa ranks #1,389 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa's MySchoolScout rating?
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa a private school?
Yes, Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa a religious school?
Christian Montessori School-costa Mesa has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 966-0303
- Area population (ZIP 92626)
- 50,569
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92626; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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