Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
La Petite Academy
About the School
- La Petite Academy's Preschool Program's ultimate goal is to prepare your child to successfully enter kindergarten in two years, and to become a successful lifetime learner.
- In the short term, our Preschool teachers are focusing on preparing your child for the next level of curriculum at La Petite Academy, which is our Pre-Kindergarten Program.
- Throughout the three-year preschool curriculum, which encompasses Early Preschool, Preschool and then Pre-Kindergarten, your child will acquire a full breadth of developmental skills necessary to successfully enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn.
- 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 Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1985
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
144 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Your child matters to us.
- La Petite Academy's Preschool Program's ultimate goal is to prepare your child to successfully enter kindergarten in two years, and to become a successful lifetime learner. In the short term, our Preschool teachers are focusing on preparing your child for the next level of curriculum at La Petite Academy, which is our Pre-Kindergarten Program. Throughout the three-year preschool curriculum, which encompasses Early Preschool, Preschool and then Pre-Kindergarten, your child will acquire a full breadth of developmental skills necessary to successfully enter kindergarten eager and ready to learn. 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
What schools are La Petite Academy often compared to?
La Petite Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Rocklin KinderCare by visitors of our site.
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. Rocklin KinderCare
The nearest high school to La Petite Academy is Placer Learning Center (5.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adventure Christian School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Merryhill School - Rocklin (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
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5893 Stanford Ranch Road
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 292-5257
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3431 Marlee Way
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-7831
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2251 Sunset Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-3399
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 787 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Christian
6401-B Stanford Ranch Road
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 781-2986
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
2213 Sunset Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 521-6414
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
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5477 Eureka Rd Ste 2
Granite Bay, CA 95746
(916) 774-1260
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
301 W Whyte Avenue
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 728-5500
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students
Christian
8127 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 727-2684
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1200 Hwy 193
Lincoln, CA 95648
(916) 645-6280
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 67 students
Special Education School
7150 Santa Juanita Ave
Orangevale, CA 95662
(916) 988-0258
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 787 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Christian
6401-B Stanford Ranch Road
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 781-2986
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
2213 Sunset Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 521-6414
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
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6900 Destiny Dr
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 788-2827
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-4 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
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50 Corporation Yard Rd
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 304-4774
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 52 students
Montessori School
7441 Foothills Blvd # 140
Roseville, CA 95747
(916) 787-4004
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5893 Stanford Ranch Road
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 292-5257
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3431 Marlee Way
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 624-7831
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2251 Sunset Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 315-3399
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 787 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Christian
6401-B Stanford Ranch Road
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 781-2986
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
2213 Sunset Blvd
Rocklin, CA 95765
(916) 521-6414
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Rocklin, CA 95765
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