Why Families Choose Arborland?
Safe & Nurturing
Environment
Your child is known here — not just enrolled.
Our 1:12 teacher-student ratio (1:6 for toddlers, 1:4 for infants) means every child gets individual attention every day. Our warm, beautiful campuses are designed so children feel safe enough to take risks, ask questions, and grow.
1:4 ratio for infants · 1:6 for toddlers 1:12 for elementary
Proven Academic
Success
Rigorous academics.
Real results.
Our students compete and win. In 2026, our teams placed 2nd overall in the OCAcademic Pentathlon — Division II, and 5th overall in Division I. Alumni go on to top universities. Our graduates are prepared not just for the next grade, but for life.
2026 OC Academic Pentathlon: 2nd Place Overall & 5th Place Overall
Personalized Education
Every child learns differently. We plan for that.
The Montessori method treats each child as a unique learner. Mixed-age
classrooms, individualized learning plans, and mandatory enrichment programs let students progress at their own pace — ahead where they excel, supported where they need it.
Infant - 8th grade
Individualized learning plans
Community Belonging
Once an Arborland family, always an Arborland family.
Our alumni have been describing Arborland as their "second home" for decades. With over 856,000 hours of teaching behind us and generations of families who return to enroll their own children, the Arborland community is built to last.
37 years serving Fullerton
856,640+ hours of teaching
For 37 years, Fullerton families have trusted us to give their children the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
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Pentathlon Awards
Each year, our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students volunteer to participate in the Orange County Academic Pentathlon and compete with students from other schools.
2026 6th Grade
Division I
3rd Place Super Quiz Win
5th Place Overall Win
2026 Junior High
Division II
2nd Place Super Quiz Win
2nd Place Overall Win
EMPOWERING YOUNG MINDS
The Montessori
Education
It is our belief that each child is a unique individual with his own special needs and background, and should be recognized as someone special. In order for children to grow and learn, they must first feel safe, accepted, and competent in an environment that is encouraging, nurturing, supportive and challenging.
Dr. Maria Montessori developed what she called the
Prepared Environment
which instills self-discipline and allows the child to learn at his own speed, according to his own capacities and in a non-competitive atmosphere.
"Never let children risk failure until they have a reasonable chance of success."
-DR. MARIA MONTESSORI
Years of Service
37
Hours of Teaching
856,640
Student- Teacher Ratio
1:12
THE MONTESSORI JOURNEY
Alumni Insights
“Some of my earliest lessons of independence, community, and diversity. So grateful for the foundation of individuality and hard work, and the friends I’ve made and kept for 3 decades and counting!”
Joyce L.
B.S. Columbia '07 | MBA Harvard '13
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Upcoming Events
June 1
Summer Session I
(2 weeks)
June 15
Summer Session II
(2 weeks)
June 19
Juneteenth
(School Closed)
June 29
Summer Session III
(2 weeks)