La Petite Academy

La Petite Academy leads the industry. Each curriculum is created by our own Education Department experts, who bring decades of experience in formal graduate work, teaching and developing curriculum.
In addition, we consult outside experts in early childhood education and published material from nationally recognized sources, including Head Start, Superintendents from school systems across the country, The US Department of Education, Educators at Red-E-Set Grow.
Learning is all around - and we take advantage of that.
Children learn best when they are engaged and interested, and what better way to do that than to have fun with learning "Play with a purpose" guides our unique age-specific programs and curricula, each designed to move your child ahead developmentally, intellectually and socially in an environment that's warm, nurturing and fun.
And, of course, school readiness is a main goal for all of our programs.
We view nearly every activity in which your child engages as opportunities to teach.
So when you visit La Petite Academy and see children playing with others, in our learning centers, or alone reading a book, you'll know they are all learning and having fun.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5

Student Body

Total Students
185 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
La Petite Academy Student By Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • La Petite Academy leads the industry. Each curriculum is created by our own Education Department experts, who bring decades of experience in formal graduate work, teaching and developing curriculum. In addition, we consult outside experts in early childhood education and published material from nationally recognized sources, including Head Start, Superintendents from school systems across the country, The US Department of Education, Educators at Red-E-Set Grow. Learning is all around - and we take advantage of that. Children learn best when they are engaged and interested, and what better way to do that than to have fun with learning "Play with a purpose" guides our unique age-specific programs and curricula, each designed to move your child ahead developmentally, intellectually and socially in an environment that's warm, nurturing and fun. And, of course, school readiness is a main goal for all of our programs. We view nearly every activity in which your child engages as opportunities to teach. So when you visit La Petite Academy and see children playing with others, in our learning centers, or alone reading a book, you'll know they are all learning and having fun.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for La Petite Academy?
The application deadline for La Petite Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is La Petite Academy located?
La Petite Academy is located in the Superstition Springs neighborhood of Mesa, AZ. There are 2 other private schools located in Superstition Springs.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mesa, AZ is $6,352 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mesa, AZ is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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