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 Facts (2025-26)
- 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).
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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