Leport Montessori in Del Mar, CA, serves 167 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 6th grade in a suburban community setting.
The school operates as a nonsectarian Montessori program with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 24:1, supported by 7 teachers.
Approximately 34% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Leport Montessori is a co鈥揺ducational California private school without religious affiliation or membership in formal school associations.
The school is located near several other private and early learning schools, including Santa Fe Christian Schools and St. James Academy, within a one鈥搈ile radius.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
167 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Knowledge for Life
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Leport Montessori?
The application deadline for Leport Montessori is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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