Der Kinder Garden in Manhattan Beach, CA, enrolls 58 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early childhood program.
The school operates in an urban/large town setting and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with 3 total teachers.
This co–ed Los Angeles preschool serves a diverse student body with 15% minority enrollment.
Der Kinder Garden offers early learning in pre–kindergarten and kindergarten grades with a total of 20 students enrolled in kindergarten.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Der Kinder Garden?
The application deadline for Der Kinder Garden is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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