Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dot To Dot
About the School
- Dot To Dot is a nonsectarian early childhood program located in the city of San Diego, California, serving 12 kindergarten students in a co–ed setting.
- The school has one teacher and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, providing individualized attention within its city community type.
- Dot To Dot represents racial diversity with 50 percent of its student body identified as students of color.
- As a kindergarten–only private school in San Diego, Dot To Dot offers early learning services with enrollment smaller than many nearby private early childhood programs.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Year Founded
2015
Student Body
Total Students
12 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dot To Dot?
The application deadline for Dot To Dot is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Dot To Dot is Maranatha Christian Schools (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Michael's School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Abc Children's Center (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 41
Christian
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
9915 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Suite 210
San Diego, CA 92131
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
Montessori School (Christian)
12310 9th St
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-9949
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 1-8
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12271 Oak Knoll Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-8
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
12285 Oak Knoll Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 679-5744
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 36 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
12642 Monte Vista Road
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 673-1756
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 748-5600
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rancho Bernardo High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13010 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4800
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Bernardo Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12990 Paseo Lucido
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 485-4850
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Highland Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14840 Waverley Downs Way
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 674-4707
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 674-4707
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15255 Penasquitos Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3400
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 672-3400
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Turtleback Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15855 Turtleback Rd.
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 673-5514
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 673-5514
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
School Reviews
5 9/13/2025
Dot To Dot has been an incredible experience for our daughter. We joined Dot To Dot when our child was in the Seedlings program when she was 18 months. We feel seen as parents by all team member, our child is loved, the educators are extremely qualified, and we feel that our daughter is thriving. We are provided with lots of feedback in regards to not only our child yet what the classroom and school community is doing. The Food education program not only provides our daughter with nutritious meals yet ensures she is provided with a variety for her palette. The school has a Food Atelier where our daughter is able to visit and explore through food and our daughter loves the Chef.The school also has a social emotional support team that is there to support the children yet help guide us parents with feedback, suggestions and our questions, a rare find in a early education setting.We are grateful we have Dot To Dot for our family!
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