La Petite Academy

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

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)

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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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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)

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The average private school tuition in Riverside County, CA is $7,977 for elementary schools and $13,689 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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