Very Good
#425 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 24% of private schools
Fountain Valley Montessori Center
Elementary School
18410 BROOKHURST ST, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
1.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher
1.9:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#425 of 1,787
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Fountain Valley Montessori Center
Elementary School in Fountain Valley · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Fountain Valley Montessori Center
Fountain Valley Montessori Center is a private elementary school in Fountain Valley, CA. Fountain Valley Montessori Center serves approximately 40 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 1.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Fountain Valley Montessori Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #425 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 40 students, Fountain Valley Montessori Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 1.9:1 students to teachers, Fountain Valley Montessori Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Fountain Valley Montessori Center is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Fountain Valley Montessori Center compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Fountain Valley, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fountain Valley Montessori Center (this school) | 7.1 |
| Gisler (Robert) Elementary | 7.8 |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary | 7.8 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | 8.1 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary | 8.5 |
| Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary | 7.9 |
| Mamie L. Northcutt Elementary | 6.3 |
| Ethan B. Allen Elementary | 9.0 |
| James Monroe Elementary | 6.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
18410 BROOKHURST ST, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fountain Valley Montessori Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. California Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Costa Mesa), which scores notably higher. Another option is Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ralph E. Hawes Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Huntington Beach), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fountain Valley, see our Fountain Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gisler (Robert) Elementary Fountain Valley | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 0.7 mi | — |
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| SLATER MONTESSORI ACADEMY Fountain Valley | 0.9 mi | — |
| Valley Vista High Fountain Valley | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle Fountain Valley | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| THE PEGASUS SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Brood of Bees Costa Mesa | 1.3 mi | — |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Plavan (Urbain H.) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.5 mi | 8.5 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Fountain Valley | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| California Elementary Costa Mesa | 1.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Tamura (Hisamatsu) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| RENASCENCE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL Costa Mesa | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Elm Tree Academy Huntington Beach | 1.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92708 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$111,797
Median Home Value
$1,018,600
Median Rent
$2,507/mo
Population
56,358
College Educated
44.9%
Homeownership
66.1%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
43.7
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| DISCOVERY MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN West Covina, CA | 7.1 |
| Fallbrook Virtual Academy Fallbrook, CA | 7.1 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL HOUSE Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 7.1 |
| MONTY'S MONTESSORI ACADEMY Calimesa, CA | 7.1 |
| Mission Valley Lompoc, CA | 7.1 |
| WILKINSON SCHOOL El Granada, CA | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fountain Valley Montessori Center
What grades does Fountain Valley Montessori Center serve?
Fountain Valley Montessori Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Fountain Valley Montessori Center?
Fountain Valley Montessori Center has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Valley Montessori Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Valley Montessori Center is 1.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fountain Valley Montessori Center rank in CA?
Fountain Valley Montessori Center ranks #425 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Fountain Valley Montessori Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Valley Montessori Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fountain Valley Montessori Center a private school?
Yes, Fountain Valley Montessori Center is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Fountain Valley Montessori Center a religious school?
No, Fountain Valley Montessori Center is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 230 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (714) 593-8333
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