Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy

6365 Lake Atlin Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92119
Tel: (619)697-7724
Grades: PK - 12 | 260 students
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The Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy was founded in June 1981 in Pacific Beach. The Campus population is approximately 350 students, with a diversity of backgrounds and interests. Students come to CCPAA from all corners of San Diego County. We have students from Escondido, Otay Mesa, La Jolla, Jamul and Ramona. International students enjoy a special place here, as well. Representatives from such countries as Japan, China, Germany and Israel can be found in all divisions. Children grow and develop in a non-graded, non-competitive, open classroom environment. Learning takes place both individually and in small cooperative learning groups. Montessori materials, methods and philosophy, as well as the Piagetian theory are implemented in the classroom. The child's learning experience proceeds sequentially from the concrete "hands on experiences" to the abstract. The concept of "Mastery" is fundamental. Each child is given the chance to fulfill his or her's potential possibilities to become an independent, self disciplined, secure and happy individual. The child's natural desire to learn is nurtured and encouraged to grow.

School Overview:
Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 260 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 26% (CA School Avg.: 40%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 20:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • The Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy was founded in June 1981 in Pacific Beach. The Campus population is approximately 350 students, with a diversity of backgrounds and interests. Students come to CCPAA from all corners of San Diego County. We have students from Escondido, Otay Mesa, La Jolla, Jamul and Ramona. International students enjoy a special place here, as well. Representatives from such countries as Japan, China, Germany and Israel can be found in all divisions. Children grow and develop in a non-graded, non-competitive, open classroom environment. Learning takes place both individually and in small cooperative learning groups. Montessori materials, methods and philosophy, as well as the Piagetian theory are implemented in the classroom. The child's learning experience proceeds sequentially from the concrete "hands on experiences" to the abstract. The concept of "Mastery" is fundamental. Each child is given the chance to fulfill his or her's potential possibilities to become an independent, self disciplined, secure and happy individual. The child's natural desire to learn is nurtured and encouraged to grow.

Nearby Schools:

Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Springall Academy
Gr. 2-12 | 0.4 mi. away
Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Our Lady Of Grace Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
St Ephrem Maronite Catholic Academy
Gr. 2-9 | 0.9 mi. away
San Carlos United Methodist Pr
Gr. PK-K | 0.9 mi. away

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