California Kids Centers in Santa Ana, CA, serves 15 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early learning program within a large city neighborhood.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with one teacher, offering a focused setting for early childhood education.
California Kids Centers is located in the Portola Park area and enrolls a student body representing 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
This co–educational day care program operates within a city community type, providing early learning opportunities in Santa Ana.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
California Kids Centers ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for California Kids Centers?
The application deadline for California Kids Centers is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is California Kids Centers located?
California Kids Centers is located in the Portola Park neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to California Kids Centers is The Open School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Joseph Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Plumfield School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
608 E Civic Center Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plumfield School
Daycare / Preschool
2112 E Santa Clara Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 68 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1010 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
Irvine Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1500 E 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Tuition listed
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
18682 Vanderlip Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 508-2125
2.6 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 6 students
Spirit Christian Academy ![Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!]( "Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!")
(Christian)
815 S Esplanade Str
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mater Dei High School ![Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.]( "Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei High School: A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education Since 1950. Entrance Exam: Saturday, 2/11 at 7:45am. Register online at materdei.org/entranceexam. Application Available NOW at materdei.org/admissions.")
(Catholic)
1202 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 754-7711
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,152 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 53 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13732 Clinton Street
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 534-4694
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 534-4694
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 262 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
608 E Civic Center Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 542-2704
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
1010 N Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 973-2056
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 385 students
Irvine Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
1500 E 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 478-6818
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Tuition listed
2625 N. Tustin Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 326-9736
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
530 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-6012
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-6012
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Plumfield School
Daycare / Preschool
2112 E Santa Clara Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5771
1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 68 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Storybook Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1032 N Ross St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-9378
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-9378
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 12 students
2625 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 628-4640
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 628-4640
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
530 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-6012
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-6012
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
First Baptist Church Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1010 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(650) 424-1221
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(650) 424-1221
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sierra Preparatory Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2021 North Grand Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 567-3500
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 567-3500
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Ednovate - Legacy College Prep.
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 17th St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 988-2775
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1951 North Mabury
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 972-6700
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Wallace R. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1405 French St.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 564-2200
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Fairhaven Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 East Fairhaven Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6178
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 997-6178
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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