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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
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
BetaHow Montessori on the Lake compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Lake Forest, CA
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.
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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
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Location
23311 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miSimilar 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.
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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
- Phone
- (949) 855-5634
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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