La Petite Academy in Walnut, CA, serves 85 students from preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early learning program located in an urban/large town community.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 85:1 with one teacher on staff, supporting early childhood education for co–ed enrollment.
This California preschool offers programs for grades PK to K, reflecting a student body that includes approximately 80% students of color.
La Petite Academy is comparable in size to Walnut United Methodist Preschool and is located near other local options such as Bright Star Montessori Academy and Kindercare Learning Centers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Be the brightest you can be!
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Larry Page, Co-founder of Google
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon
- Yo Yo Ma, Cellist
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Petite Academy often compared to?
La Petite Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Walnut United Methodist Preschool by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from La Petite Academy?
La Petite Academy famous alumni include: Larry Page, Co-founder of Google, Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon and Yo Yo Ma, Cellist.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: La Petite Academy vs. Walnut United Methodist Preschool
The nearest high school to La Petite Academy is South Hills Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martha School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Star Montessori Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Bright Star Montessori Academy
Montessori School
800 Francesca Dr
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.5 miles
Gr: K | 85 students
Walnut International Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 1
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Daycare / Preschool
3443 S. Nogales St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
Walnut Montessori Preschool Academy
Montessori School
3457 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
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