La Petite Academy in Temecula, CA, serves 134 students in preschool and kindergarten grades within a nonsectarian early learning program in a central city community.
Founded in 1980, the school provides co–educational early childhood and daycare services for families in the Temecula area.
The school has one teacher with a student–teacher ratio of 134:1, reflecting staffing specific to its enrollment size and program structure.
La Petite Academy's student body includes 14.3% students of color, offering demographic representation within this early childhood setting.
As a California preschool option, it is located near other early learning centers and private schools in Temecula, including Montessori and preparatory programs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1980
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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 La Petite Academy?
The application deadline for La Petite Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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