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#384 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 12% of private schools

Montessori on the Lake

Elementary School

23311 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Private
99
Students
6.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 12%
in CA

About Montessori on the Lake

Montessori on the Lake is an private elementary school in Lake Forest, CA 92630. The school serves approximately 99 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7/10, placing it in the 87.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.4/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 7 public schools in Lake Forest, Montessori on the Lake rates higher overall (6.7 vs 5.3 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Montessori on the Lake compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Lake Forest, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
This School
vs
25.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
99
This School
vs
661
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Montessori on the Lake (this school) 6.7
Serrano Intermediate 6.5
Olivewood Elementary 5.8
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary 6.4
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary 3.6
La Madera Elementary 4.4
Rancho Canada Elementary 4.4
Lake Forest Elementary 5.7

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.4:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 99
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

23311 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
MONTESSORI ON THE LAKE Lake Forest 0.0 mi 6.7
Foundation on the Rock Lake Forest 0.2 mi 6.7
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Aliso Viejo 0.3 mi 7.2
Serrano Intermediate Lake Forest 0.5 mi 6.5
Olivewood Elementary Lake Forest 0.5 mi 5.8
CROWN Virtual Christian Academy Lake Forest 0.6 mi 6.7
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Lake Forest 0.6 mi 6.4
Heritage Christian School - JH/HS Lake Foredt 0.7 mi 5.5
Abiding Savior Lutheran School Lake Forest 0.7 mi 6.7
PATHWAY SCHOOL INC. Laguna Hills 1.0 mi 7.4
Pathway School, Inc. Laguna Hills 1.0 mi 7.4
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Lake Forest 1.1 mi 3.6
El Toro High Lake Forest 1.1 mi 5.3
La Madera Elementary Lake Forest 1.1 mi 4.4
New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus Irvine 1.2 mi 8.2
Los Alisos Intermediate Mission Viejo 1.2 mi 5.4
NEW HORIZON SCHOOL IRVINE Irvine 1.2 mi 8.2
Rancho Canada Elementary Lake Forest 1.3 mi 4.4
APPLETREE MONTESSORI Mission Viejo 1.3 mi 7.4
Silverado High Mission Viejo 1.4 mi 6.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus Fullerton, CA 6.7
Carden Arbor View School Upland, CA 6.7
IVYCREST MONTESSORI PRIVATE SCHOOL - CHAPMAN Fullerton, CA 6.7
Ivy Crest Montessori Private School Fullerton, CA 6.7
MOLOKAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hacienda Heights, CA 6.7
MONTESSORI ON THE LAKE Lake Forest, CA 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Montessori on the Lake

What grades does Montessori on the Lake serve?

Montessori on the Lake serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Montessori on the Lake?

Montessori on the Lake has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori on the Lake?

The student-teacher ratio at Montessori on the Lake is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Montessori on the Lake rank in CA?

Montessori on the Lake is ranked #384 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Montessori on the Lake's MySchoolScout rating?

Montessori on the Lake has a composite rating of 6.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Montessori on the Lake a private school?

Yes, Montessori on the Lake is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Orange
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details