Our school in Alicia offers a nurturing and educational environment for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) and children (3 to 6 years old), with a Spanish language immersion option available.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Giving children the keys to life.
- Guidepost Alicia is part of an international network of Montessori schools dedicated to helping children grow through joyful learning. Our school in Alicia offers a nurturing and educational environment for toddlers (18 months to 3 years) and children (3 to 6 years old), with a Spanish language immersion option available. Early childhood years are the most critical time in your child's development. These years are foundational in shaping your child's future health, well-being, and happiness at school and home. Montessori education provides your child with the tools to navigate lifelong learning. Are you searching for a preschool, or kindergarten in Laguna Hills, CA? You may want to consider Guidepost Montessori. The preschool years correspond to our ‘Toddler’ program, and the kindergarten years correspond to our 'Children's House' program. With Montessori's emphasis on helping children grow through joyful learning, Guidepost at Alicia can provide a nurturing environment for your son or daughter and prepare them for their elementary school years.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Alicia?
The application deadline for Guidepost Montessori At Alicia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Guidepost Montessori At Alicia is Fusion Alisa Viejo (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Stratford School Mission Viejo (0.9 miles away)
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120 Vantis Dr, Ste 100
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(949) 348-0608
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
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24741 Chrisanta Drive
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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 828-5251
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(949) 232-1096
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
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25542 Jeronimo Rd
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(949) 770-2707
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-2707
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Miles
Quick Facts
120 Vantis Dr, Ste 100
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
26502 Pepita Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 14 students
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Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
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Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Agape Academy
(Christian)
23632 Via Calzada
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 701-9086
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 701-9086
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Gr: K-12 | 56 students
26052 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 391-4242
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 391-4242
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Gr: PK-11 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
120 Vantis Dr, Ste 100
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(949) 348-0608
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 828-5251
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 828-5251
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Montadhar Peace School
Montessori School (Islamic)
24092 Gemwood Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 14 students
24701 San Doval Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
26502 Pepita Dr
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 206-9668
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 14 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 828-5251
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 828-5251
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 269 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Montadhar Peace School
Montessori School (Islamic)
24092 Gemwood Dr
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 232-1096
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 14 students
Appletree Montessori
Montessori School
25542 Jeronimo Rd
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-2707
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-2707
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 79 students Tuition listed
26763 Plaza
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3956
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3956
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Gr: NS-K | 168 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
23581 Madero # 104
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(949) 951-0442
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 74 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
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Rank:
8/
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(949) 581-1370
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 581-1370
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(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
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24382 Regina St.
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5430
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-5430
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Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-5276
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 707-5276
0.7 miles
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(Math: 34% | Reading: 66%)
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(949) 770-5447
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 770-5447
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(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
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Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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