East County Christian Academy in Santee, CA offers early childhood education for grades PK and K with total enrollment of 54 students.
The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 54:1.
Located in an urban community, the school has a Christian religious affiliation and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The program focuses on early childhood and daycare services in a large town setting near San Diego.
East County Christian Academy is one of several nearby early learning options, including BunnyBears Preschool and Learning Academy in the greater Santee area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East County Christian Academy often compared to?
East County Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like BunnyBears Preschool Santee by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for East County Christian Academy?
The application deadline for East County Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: East County Christian Academy vs. BunnyBears Preschool Santee
The nearest high school to East County Christian Academy is Foothills Christian High School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Learning Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Santee KinderCare (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Santee KinderCare ![Santee KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Santee KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
9735 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-3423
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-3423
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
Foothills Christian Elementary School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
10404 Lake Jennings Park Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
2.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Tuition listed
Montessori E City Presch And Kindergarten
Montessori School
9840 Maine Ave
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-0902
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-0902
2.9 miles
Gr: NS | 84 students
BunnyBears Preschool Santee ![BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area]( "BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area")
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Foothills Christian High School
(Christian)
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
5.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
5.6 miles
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
Sierra School Of San Diego
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
5.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Baptist)
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
6.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students Tuition listed
Del Rey Schools
(Christian)
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
6.4 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
Foothills Christian Elementary School
(African Methodist Episcopal)
10404 Lake Jennings Park Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
2.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
(Catholic)
9825 Pino Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-1440
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-1440
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
St. Gregory The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
15315 Stonebridge Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 397-1290
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 397-1290
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Santee KinderCare ![Santee KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Santee KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
9735 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-3423
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-3423
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
Montessori E City Presch And Kindergarten
Montessori School
9840 Maine Ave
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-0902
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-0902
2.9 miles
Gr: NS | 84 students
BunnyBears Preschool Santee ![BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area]( "BunnyBears Preschool Santee Photo - Social Dramatic play area")
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Kids Forum Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
728 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cajon Park Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 830 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Santee Success Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10280 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Santee Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10250 El Nopal
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Santana High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9915 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Hill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9665 Jeremy St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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