School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-2
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Carousel School has been serving the local families in the community of Rancho Cordova since its establishment in 1970.
- With professional state licensed and as member of the Private Nursery School, our superior service in education to children's benefits and impact on families has been recognized.
- Carousel School employs long-term members/employees, who can teach self-discipline and focus ability, offering preparation and enrichment programs designed for pre-schoolers.
- Carousel School has been serving the local families in the community of Rancho Cordova since its establishment in 1970.
- With professional state licensed and as member of the Private Nursery School, our superior service in education to children's benefits and impact on families has been recognized.
- Carousel School employs long-term members/employees, who can teach self-discipline and focus ability, offering preparation and enrichment programs designed for pre-schoolers.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Carousel School?
The application deadline for Carousel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Carousel School is Ihs Christian School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Genius Kids (dba Dp Kids Care) (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
2800 La Loma Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-2800
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Christian
11111 Morgan River Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3401 Routier Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K | 83 students
Montessori School
5033 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-6500
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Christian
11111 Morgan River Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3401 Routier Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
All-boys (Catholic)
1200 Jacob Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
1150 Eastern Ave
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 488-5455
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Christian
11111 Morgan River Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3401 Routier Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
10499 Coloma Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-4610
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2141 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(914) 489-8958
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
2800 La Loma Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-2800
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K | 83 students
Montessori School
5033 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-6500
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
10710 Bear Hollow Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 861-0906
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
10527 Coloma Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 893-3711
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cordova Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2550 La Loma Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9120
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
John Muir Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
960 Mccourtney Rd., Ste. E
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
Grass Valley, CA 95949
(530) 272-4008
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 629 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3324 Glenmoor Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4500
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4500
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 498 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
A. M. Winn Waldorf-inspired
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3351 Explorer Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4505
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 395-4505
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 405 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Cordova Gardens Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 294-9115
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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