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Lake Forest Montessori School
Elementary School · Lake Forest, CA
A private elementary school in Lake Forest, CA serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
25435 TRABUCO RD STE 5, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Academics
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Lake Forest Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated984/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Forest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,984
Median home value
$858,900
Median rent
$2,614/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92630; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Canada ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| La Madera ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Lake Forest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 178 | 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.
Lake Forest Montessori School is listed in Lake Forest, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lake Forest Montessori School
Lake Forest Montessori School is a private elementary school in Lake Forest, CA, serving approximately 17 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Forest Montessori School
What grades does Lake Forest Montessori School serve?
Lake Forest Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Lake Forest Montessori School?
Lake Forest Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Forest Montessori School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Lake Forest Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest Montessori School a religious school?
No, Lake Forest Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 17
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 951-2862
- Area population (ZIP 92630)
- 66,461
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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.
- 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 92630; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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