About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-5
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students
Sports: 11
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
1909 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-6 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 16
1225 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students
Sports: 11
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 554 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
3131 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 828-5582
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-11 | 19 students
Alternative School
2210 Lincoln Blvd Ste 13
Venice, CA 90291
(312) 498-9872
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
1730 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-3948
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6
Pentecostal
1424 Yale St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2522
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-5
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 1,218 students
Sports: 11
1714 21st St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-7391
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 11
Montessori School
1909 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-3551
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-6 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Extracurriculars: 16
1225 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 394-1313
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 25
Catholic
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-5
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool
1441 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Waldorf School
2601 Colorado Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 454-7064
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 100 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum
352 Westminster Ave
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 314-9976
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
3420 Ocean Park Boulevard #1000
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 230-0257
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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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