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Junior Academy Small Wonders

5.00 (2 reviews)

4750 El Camino Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tel: (719) 598-2095

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CO School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 75 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Junior Academy Small Wonders in Colorado Springs, CO, serves 75 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a city setting.
Founded in 1951, the school is one of the oldest early learning programs in the Colorado Springs area.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 38:1 across two teachers.
Total K–12 enrollment is 20, reflecting its focus on early childhood education for young learners.
Junior Academy Small Wonders is a co–ed program and a member of the European Council for International Schools.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CO School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 75 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Junior Academy Small Wonders ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Junior Academy Small Wonders
Pre-K	55
Kind	20

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Year Founded

1951

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Student Body

Total Students

75 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

38:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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What schools are Junior Academy Small Wonders often compared to?

Junior Academy Small Wonders is often viewed alongside schools like Mesa KinderCare by visitors of our site.

What is Junior Academy Small Wonders's ranking?

Junior Academy Small Wonders ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Junior Academy Small Wonders?

The application deadline for Junior Academy Small Wonders is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 10/24/2015

Junior Academy Small Wonders does an excellent job communicating with parents. I am aware of my child's progress and development.

- Posted by Parent - mstra

5 2/28/2012

The teachers in the one year old room and two year old room are fantastic. They are loving and encouraging. My kids adore them and look forward to seeing them. I feel safe, comfortable and confident leaving my children with them. Most importantly, I am comforted knowing that my children are happy and are getting the TLC they need to grow socially.

- Posted by Parent - jamor

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The average private school tuition in Colorado Springs, CO is $8,854 for elementary schools and $15,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Colorado Springs, CO is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).