Pillars Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 74 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,030
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Pillars Academy
Nursery	24
Pre-K	30
Kind	20

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Pre-K has 30 students and is the largest grade at Pillars Academy, ahead of Nursery with 24 and Kindergarten with 20.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Other

Year Founded

2000

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

School Motto

"Where Future Leaders are Inspired and Nurtured"

Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

13%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Blue pants, light blue shirt

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,030

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Tuition Notes

Extended Care available 7 am to 6 pm

Summer Program Cost

$870

Summer Program Cost Notes

Includes field trips

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Fiona Rashid

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$2 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballIndoor Soccer

Martial ArtsSoccer

Colors

Blue

School Mascot

Puma

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Little Artist

Recreational Athletic Programs:

KarateKidokinetics

School Notes

Pillars Academy is NAEYC accredited Islamic early childhood developmental center for children, Todlers to Kindergarten ages 18 months to 6 years in Orange County. Every child is nurtured with love and given one on one attention to help them become confident and independent individuals. Our Credentialed staff is committed to teaching and leading every student in the educational, spiritual, social, emotional, mental,and physical aspects to build their unique character. Our mission is to enrich and educate students with Islamic values while providing learning experiences that are developmentally age appropriate. We promote the growth of the whole child by teaching social and emotional skills. It is our goal to help students foster a positive identity as an American Muslim. We teach our students with the skills necessary to succeed in tomorrow's world by integrating academics, Quranic wisdom, and ethical behavior. We believe the combination of these fundamentals implemented into each classroom will make a positive contribution to the global community.

Pillars Academy is the NAEYC accreditedI early childhood developmental center for children, Toddlers to Kindergarten ages 18 months to 6 years in Orange County. Every child is nurtured with love and given one on one attention to help them become confident and independent individuals. Our Credentialed staff are committed to teaching and leading every student in the educational,spiritual,social,emotional, mental and physical aspects to build their unique character. Our mission is to enrichand educate students with good character values while providing learning experiences that ared evelopmentally age appropriate.We promote the growth of the whole child by teaching social and emotional skills. It is our goal to help students foster a positive identity as an AmericanMuslim. We teach our students with the skills necessary to succeed in tomorrow's world by integrating academics, Quranic wisdom,and ethical behavior. We believe the combination of these fundamentals implemented into each classroom will make a positive contribution to the global community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pillars Academy cost?

Pillars Academy's tuition is approximately $1,030 for private students and $870 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Pillars Academy?

The acceptance rate of Pillars Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

Does Pillars Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, Pillars Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Pillars Academy offer?

Pillars Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Martial Arts and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Pillars Academy?

The application deadline for Pillars Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 8/7/2019

Love the warm and welcome greetings and hugs my daughter and I receive every day from the wonderful staff. Arabic immersion language and STEAM integrated curriculum is another reason I absolutely adore this school.

- Posted by Parent - Maryam

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Orange County, CA is $11,889 for elementary schools and $17,013 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Orange County, CA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).