About the School
- A Childs Way in Millbrae, CA, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten with an enrollment of 21 students in a suburban setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with six teachers supporting its kindergarten classroom.
- A Childs Way offers co–ed day care and early childhood education tailored to families seeking a California kindergarten private school.
- Located in a large suburban community, the school provides a small enrollment size conducive to personalized early learning experiences.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
21 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for A Childs Way?
The application deadline for A Childs Way is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to A Childs Way is Mercy High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Our Lady Of Angels School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Glen Oaks Montessori School (1.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 3
All-girls (Catholic)
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1328 Cabrillo Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-9200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 225 students
Catholic
1150 Magnolia Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-8119
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
797 Santa Margarita Ave Ste A
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 872-1112
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 3
All-girls (Catholic)
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Specialized Curriculum
1430 Palm Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3088
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1328 Cabrillo Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-9200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 225 students
Catholic
1150 Magnolia Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-8119
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
797 Santa Margarita Ave Ste A
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 872-1112
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
233 Santa Inez Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spring Valley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
817 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-5681
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-5681
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2385 Trousdale Dr.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3850
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Mills High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Murchison Dr.
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 558-2599
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Burlingame Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1715 Quesada Way
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 259-3830
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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