First School Of The Desert
Tel:
(760)321-0090
- 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 (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Students: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
Student Body
| Total Students | 91 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teacher |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to First School Of The Desert is Palm Valley School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is King's Schools Of The Desert (2.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palm SpringsKing's Schools Of The Desert(Christian)Grades: PK-8 | 276 students
2.3 miles
67675 Bolero Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760)324-5464 2.3 PK-8
276 - Rancho Mirage Grades: NS-12 | 330 students
2.8 miles
35525 Da Vall Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760)328-0861 2.8 NS-12
330 - Cathedral City Grades: PK-12 | 100 students
2.9 miles
1281 N Gene Autry Trail, Suite C
Cathedral City, CA 92262
(760)898-1764 2.9 PK-12
100 - Palm SpringsSt Theresa Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: NS-8 | 233 students
3.2 miles
455 S Compadre Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760)327-4919 3.2 NS-8
233 - Thousand PalmsThousand Palms Child Care CenterDaycare / PreschoolGrades: K | 85 students
3.5 miles
72400 La Canada Way
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760)343-2163 3.5 K
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