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.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-2
Student Body
Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Genius Kids (dba Dp Kids Care)
Daycare / Preschool
2800 La Loma Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-2800
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-2800
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Ihs Christian School
(Christian)
11111 Morgan River Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Yattiyr Isee Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
3401 Routier Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
1.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Village Montessori School
Montessori School
5033 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-6500
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-6500
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 83 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ihs Christian School
(Christian)
11111 Morgan River Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Yattiyr Isee Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
3401 Routier Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
1.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
1200 Jacob Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 482-6060
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sierra School At Eastern
Special Education School
1150 Eastern Ave
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 488-5455
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 488-5455
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ihs Christian School
(Christian)
11111 Morgan River Ct
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7755
1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 114 students
Yattiyr Isee Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
3401 Routier Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 280-8107
1.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
St. John Vianney School
(Catholic)
10499 Coloma Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-4610
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-4610
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of The Assumption School ![Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo - OLA Students strive to be Responsible and respectful citizens who: * Recognize all individuals as God?'s creations. * Interact with others in a spirit of peace and justice. * Demonstrate a sense of patriotism.]( "Our Lady Of The Assumption School Photo - OLA Students strive to be Responsible and respectful citizens who: * Recognize all individuals as God?'s creations. * Interact with others in a spirit of peace and justice. * Demonstrate a sense of patriotism.")
(Catholic)
2141 Walnut Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
(914) 489-8958
Carmichael, CA 95608
(914) 489-8958
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Genius Kids (dba Dp Kids Care)
Daycare / Preschool
2800 La Loma Dr
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-2800
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 363-2800
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Village Montessori School
Montessori School
5033 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-6500
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 488-6500
1.7 miles
Gr: K | 83 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10710 Bear Hollow Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 861-0906
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 861-0906
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
Cordova Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
10527 Coloma Rd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 893-3711
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 893-3711
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students Tuition listed
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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