Located in Torrance, CA, Leap & Bound Academy enrolls 54 students in preschool and kindergarten grades within a nonsectarian, midsize city setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with an average class size of 12, supporting small group instruction for early learning.
Leap & Bound Academy offers a summer school program and maintains a casual dress code for its students.
Serving primarily preschool through kindergarten, the school reflects a diverse student body with nearly 65% students of color in the Seaside neighborhood.
Leap & Bound Academy is a co–ed, alternative private school operating without religious affiliation in the Torrance community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
AP/Advanced Courses
Foreign Language - SpanishMath
Music and ArtReading Readiness
ScienceWritting Lab
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Safe, fun, learn!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Leap & Bound Academy?
The application deadline for Leap & Bound Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Leap & Bound Academy located?
Leap & Bound Academy is located in the Seaside neighborhood of Torrance, CA.
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