Kuyper Preparatory School's mission is to humbly provide an excellent classical education, challenging students to understand the responsibilities of personal freedom for the purpose of advancing the Kingdom of God.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Year Founded
2010
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Deanna Grimm
School Notes
- School Mascot: Firebirds
- Kuyper Preparatory School's mission is to humbly provide an excellent classical education, challenging students to understand the responsibilities of personal freedom for the purpose of advancing the Kingdom of God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Kuyper Preparatory School?
The acceptance rate of Kuyper Preparatory School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
When is the application deadline for Kuyper Preparatory School?
The application deadline for Kuyper Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kuyper Preparatory School located?
Kuyper Preparatory School is located in the Bressi Ranch neighborhood of Carlsbad, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Bressi Ranch.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kuyper Preparatory School is Pacific Ridge School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Aspirations School Of Learning (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aspirations School Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Tuition listed
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
San Marcos KinderCare ![San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
6270 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2731 Abedul St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd # 101
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2731 Abedul St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
500 Las Flores Dr
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 305-8505
3.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 351 students Tuition listed
Teri, Inc. The Country School
Special Education School
1145 Lin Da Vista Dr Ste 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 331-9116
3.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 47 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
2731 Abedul St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 804-0498
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1740 La Costa Meadows Dr. Suite 105
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 410-8283
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Oceanside
Montessori School
3525 Cannon Rd
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-3883
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-3883
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Aspirations School Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 164 students Tuition listed
San Marcos KinderCare ![San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image]( "San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image")
Daycare / Preschool
6270 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd # 101
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 752-8691
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Redeemer By The Sea Lutheran Kindergarten&preschl
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6604 Black Rail Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 431-8293
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 431-8293
2.2 miles
Gr: K | 73 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Poinsettia Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2445 Mica Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6500
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Carrillo Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2875 Poinsettia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
La Costa Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6889 El Fuerte St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
1.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6900 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6000
2.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Aviara Oaks Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6880 Ambrosia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 331-6100
2.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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