Bella Montessori Schools in Lake Forest, CA, serves 133 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school operates in a suburban community and enrolls children from pre鈥搆indergarten to kindergarten levels.
The program is co鈥揺ducational and currently has one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 133:1.
Approximately 80% of the student body represents diverse ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the local community.
Bella Montessori Schools is part of the larger Lake Forest area private school options offering early childhood education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
133 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bella Montessori Schools?
The application deadline for Bella Montessori Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Bella Montessori Schools is Heritage Christian School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fulbright Montessori Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Heritage Montessori School of Lake Forest (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
20411 James Bay Circle
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 583-9292
0.3 miles
Gr: K-1 | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Heritage Montessori School of Lake Forest ![Heritage Montessori School of Lake Forest Photo]( "Heritage Montessori School of Lake Forest Photo")
Montessori School
29000 Portola Pkwy
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 305-0086
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 305-0086
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Lake Forest Montessori School
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25435 Trabuco Rd Ste 5
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-2862
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-2862
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 52 students
26462 Towne Centre Dr.
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 586-9161
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 586-9161
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students
Guidepost Montessori Foothill Ranch
Montessori School
26462 Towne Centre Dr
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 340-1695
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
(949) 340-1695
1.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 127 students
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