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Sunflower Montessori
Elementary School
28251 MARGUERITE PKWY STE L, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
12
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Sunflower Montessori
Elementary School in Mission Viejo · grades Kindergarten – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sunflower Montessori
Sunflower Montessori is a private elementary school in Mission Viejo, CA. Sunflower Montessori serves approximately 12 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 5.2:1 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 12 students, Sunflower Montessori 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 5.2:1 students to teachers, Sunflower Montessori sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sunflower Montessori 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 Sunflower Montessori compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Mission Viejo, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sunflower Montessori (this school) | — |
| Viejo Elementary | 7.8 |
| Carl Hankey Elementary | 7.7 |
| Bathgate Elementary | 8.1 |
| Linda Vista Magnet Elementary | 5.6 |
| De Portola Elementary | 7.9 |
| Del Cerro Elementary | 7.6 |
| SVUSD Virtual Academy (Alternative) | 6.8 |
| La Tierra Early Childhood Center | — |
| Montevideo Elementary | 6.0 |
| Castille Elementary | 9.0 |
| Philip J. Reilly Elementary | 9.0 |
| Glen Yermo Elementary | 7.9 |
| Del Lago Elementary | 3.9 |
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
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 12 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Address
- 28251 MARGUERITE PKWY STE L, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- Phone
- (949) 364-6500
- 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
28251 MARGUERITE PKWY STE L, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sunflower Montessori may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts (rated 8.5/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Laguna Niguel). Another option is Marian Bergeson Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Laguna Niguel). Additionally, Viejo Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away). For more schools in Mission Viejo, see our Mission Viejo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Armenta Learning Academy Laguna Niguel | 0.2 mi | — |
| Capistrano Valley High Mission Viejo | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Stoneybrooke Christian School San Juan Capistrano | 0.8 mi | — |
| STONEYBROOKE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| MISSION MONTESSORI Mission Viejo | 1.0 mi | — |
| Marian Bergeson Elementary Laguna Niguel | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| Niguel Hills Middle Laguna Niguel | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Viejo Elementary Mission Viejo | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
| MCDOWELL SCHOOL Laguna Niguel | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Stratford School Laguna Niguel Laguna Niguel | 1.4 mi | — |
| Carl Hankey Elementary Mission Viejo | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| Carl Hankey Middle Mission Viejo | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| MARGUERITE CHRISTIAN PRE SCHOOL Mission Viejo | 1.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Marguerite Christian School Mission Viejo | 1.7 mi | — |
| LAGUNA NIGUEL MONTESSORI CENTER Laguna Niguel | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts Laguna Niguel | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Community Roots Academy Laguna Niguel | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| JSerra Catholic High School San Juan Capistrano | 2.1 mi | — |
| Hidden Hills Elementary Laguna Niguel | 2.1 mi | 7.3 |
| JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL San Juan Capistrano | 2.2 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92692 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$133,028
Median Home Value
$983,800
Median Rent
$2,812/mo
Population
46,568
College Educated
55.2%
Homeownership
76.5%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
46.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sunflower Montessori
What grades does Sunflower Montessori serve?
Sunflower Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Sunflower Montessori?
Sunflower Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Montessori is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Sunflower Montessori a private school?
Yes, Sunflower Montessori 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 Sunflower Montessori a religious school?
No, Sunflower Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 12
- Gender Split
- 25% M / 75% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 364-6500
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