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Heritage Montessori School
Elementary School
29000 PORTOLA PKWY, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
16
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Heritage Montessori School
Elementary School in Lake Forest · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Heritage Montessori School
Heritage Montessori School is a private elementary school in Lake Forest, CA. Heritage Montessori School serves approximately 16 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 16 students, Heritage Montessori School 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 4.6:1 students to teachers, Heritage Montessori School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Heritage Montessori School 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 Heritage Montessori School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Lake Forest, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Heritage Montessori School (this school) | — |
| Lake Forest Elementary | 5.2 |
| Rancho Canada Elementary | 6.7 |
| La Madera Elementary | 6.2 |
| Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary | 5.1 |
| Olivewood Elementary | 5.3 |
| Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary | 4.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 16 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Address
- 29000 PORTOLA PKWY, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Phone
- (949) 305-0086
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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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
29000 PORTOLA PKWY, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Heritage Montessori School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI FOOTHILL RANCH (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Foothill Ranch). Another option is Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County (rated 8.3/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Aliso Viejo). Additionally, Glen Yermo Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Mission Viejo). For more schools in Lake Forest, see our Lake Forest schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Trabuco Hills High Mission Viejo | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Rahma Academy Lake Forest | 0.7 mi | — |
| Del Lago Elementary Mission Viejo | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| BELLA MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Lake Forest | 1.2 mi | — |
| Foothill Ranch Elementary Foothill Ranch | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mission Viejo | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI FOOTHILL RANCH Foothill Ranch | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Fulbright Montessori Academy Lake Forest | 1.4 mi | — |
| FULBRIGHT MONTESSORI ACADEMY Lake Forest | 1.4 mi | — |
| Lake Forest Elementary Lake Forest | 1.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Portola Hills Elementary Trabuco Canyon | 1.7 mi | 7.4 |
| HILLSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Silverado | 1.9 mi | — |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County Aliso Viejo | 2.4 mi | 8.3 |
| VILLAGE MONTESSORI CENTER Mission Viejo | 2.4 mi | — |
| LAKE FOREST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lake Forest | 2.1 mi | — |
| Glen Yermo Elementary Mission Viejo | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
| GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Lake Forest | 2.5 mi | 6.0 |
| Melinda Heights Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Rancho Canada Elementary Lake Forest | 2.5 mi | 6.7 |
| La Madera Elementary Lake Forest | 2.6 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92630 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,984
Median Home Value
$858,900
Median Rent
$2,614/mo
Population
66,461
College Educated
47%
Homeownership
68.1%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Median Age
40.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Heritage Montessori School
What grades does Heritage Montessori School serve?
Heritage Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Heritage Montessori School?
Heritage Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 16 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Montessori School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Heritage Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Heritage Montessori School 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 Heritage Montessori School a religious school?
No, Heritage Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 16
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 305-0086
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