Kida

17861 Von Karman Ave Irvine, CA 92614
www.kida.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Kida is a nonsectarian special education school located in the Irvine Business Complex, serving undergraduate students in a midsize city community.
  • Founded in 2008, the school currently enrolls 14 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by three teachers.
  • The student body is diverse, with 70 percent students of color represented in the enrollment.
  • Kida operates as a co–educational program focused solely on special education within the Irvine, CA area.
  • The school's small enrollment size and low student–teacher ratio provide a personalized learning environment in a city setting.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
2008

Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Kida?
The application deadline for Kida is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kida located?
Kida is located in the Irvine Business Complex neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Irvine Business Complex.

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The average private school tuition in Irvine, CA is $16,686 for elementary schools and $22,466 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Irvine, CA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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