First School Of The Desert

First School provides a successful and well established approach to preschool education.
At First School your child will experience an intimate learning atmosphere unparalleled by any other desert preschool program.
First School provides a perfect balance of academic and social instruction.
As educators we feel it is imperative to communicate the goals of First School.
Our standards are high but realistic. Our program is designed to give your child a solid academic foundation.
In addition to the academic approach we develop your childrens social skills.
Combining our emphasis on academic and social skills leads to well-balanced results.
Your child will be academically prepared and socially adjusted to confront the challenges they will face in the elementary school years.
First School of the Desert strives to promote the advancement of young children through an unwavering dedication to the welfare and education of preschool students.
Our mission success is achieved by creating a learning environment of fun and happiness.
We devotedly endeavor to advance the development of young children through a concerted effort of professional teamwork.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
First School Of The Desert Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Where Learning is Fun
  • First School provides a successful and well established approach to preschool education.
  • At First School your child will experience an intimate learning atmosphere unparalleled by any other desert preschool program.
  • First School provides a perfect balance of academic and social instruction.
  • As educators we feel it is imperative to communicate the goals of First School.
  • Our standards are high but realistic.
  • Our program is designed to give your child a solid academic foundation.
  • In addition to the academic approach we develop your childrens social skills.
  • Combining our emphasis on academic and social skills leads to well-balanced results.
  • Your child will be academically prepared and socially adjusted to confront the challenges they will face in the elementary school years.
  • First School of the Desert strives to promote the advancement of young children through an unwavering dedication to the welfare and education of preschool students.
  • Our mission success is achieved by creating a learning environment of fun and happiness.
  • We devotedly endeavor to advance the development of young children through a concerted effort of professional teamwork.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for First School Of The Desert is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Riverside County, CA is $7,730 for elementary schools and $14,080 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Riverside County, CA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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