Kida

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 Overview

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.: 51%

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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)

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The average private school tuition in Irvine, CA is $20,161 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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