Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten serves 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
44 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Comfortable clothing
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten offer?
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten offers 1 interscholastic sports: Dance.
When is the application deadline for Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten is Ramona Convent Secondary School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Thomas More School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Happy Day School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Happy Day School
Alternative School
Grades: PK-K | 120 students 0.2 miles 507 N Chandler Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
0.2
PK-K
120
Grades: 9-12 | 319 students 0.7 miles 1701 W Ramona Road
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
0.7
9-12
319
Granada Park Umc Nursery School And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 39 students 0.8 miles 1850 W Hellman Ave
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 284-5006
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 284-5006
0.8
PK-K
39
Monterey Park United Methodist
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Grades: PK-K | 87 students 0.8 miles 333 S. Garfield Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 573-1240
0.8
PK-K
87
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 137 students 1 miles 2510 S Fremont Ave
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 254-5778
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 254-5778
1
PK-8
137
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
My 2 kids have now graduated for a few years from this school, so I wanted to make and take the time to write a thank you to the heart behind this school. There is a real care here for every part of a child's growth. I appreciate the academics of course - it's reputation alone can speak on that. But even more than that - the values and attitude towards learning, being a responsible and contributing individual, and a cooperative person in the family and community have all been developed here through the relationship with the teachers, activities and staff. There's never a perfect school , but this one comes close, especially in these early years of a kid's life. Thank you!
5 2/21/2013
My daughters attended this school and my wife and I were very pleased. My daughters enjoyed it a lot.
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