Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten is a nonsectarian early learning program located in Santa Monica, CA, serving 34 kindergarten students in a city–based setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with 3 teachers supporting its developmental kindergarten program.
As a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the school follows established standards for early childhood education.
The program exclusively offers kindergarten–level instruction within a co–educational environment.
Located near other private schools in Santa Monica, Circle Of Children provides a focused option for families seeking a California kindergarten private school in an urban community.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Circle Of Children Developmental Kindergarten is Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is SmartStart Developmental Learning Center (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
1909 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1225 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
3131 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5582
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5582
1.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 554 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Acton Academy Venice Beach
Alternative School
2210 Lincoln Blvd Ste 13
Venice, CA 90291
(312) 498-9872
Venice, CA 90291
(312) 498-9872
1.5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
1730 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-7015
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-7015
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1424 Yale St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2522
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2522
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
1909 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 42 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1225 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Avg. class size: 19 students Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
1441 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students Tuition listed
1439-41 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
352 Westminster Ave
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 314-9976
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 314-9976
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-1 | 100 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1827 California Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-2517
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-2517
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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John Adams Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2326
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Will Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 14th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-2364
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Olympic High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 392-2494
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2368 Pearl St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 450-7651
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
John Muir Elementary School
(Reading: 50-54%)
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2526 Sixth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-7721
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5
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