Potrero Canyon School serves 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The student:teacher of Potrero Canyon School is 46:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Potrero Canyon School often compared to?
Potrero Canyon School is often viewed alongside schools like Pegasus Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Potrero Canyon School?
The application deadline for Potrero Canyon School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Potrero Canyon School vs. Pegasus Montessori School
The nearest high school to Potrero Canyon School is York School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is All Saints Day School (0.1 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dunstan's Episcopal School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
28003 Robinson Canyon Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
3.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peninsula Adventist School ![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Quick Facts
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
3.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
4.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
7.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 81 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chartwell School ![Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.]( "Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
7.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
3.8 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peninsula Adventist School ![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
4.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School ![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 266 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dunstan's Episcopal School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
28003 Robinson Canyon Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School ![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
8460 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-8047
0.1 miles
Gr: K
Carmel Valley High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27335 Schulte Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-4462
0.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4380 Carmel Valley Rd.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-2785
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-2785
3.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
La Mesa
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 La Mesa Way
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-1872
4.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Carmel High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Ocean Ave.
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
Carmel, CA 93922
(831) 624-1821
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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