Ricca Childrens Learning Center in Santa Ana, CA enrolls 137 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early learning program.
The school operates in a large city community and employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 69:1.
Ricca Childrens Learning Center serves a 100% students of color population, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity.
The school's grade offerings focus exclusively on early childhood education with programs for pre–kindergarten and kindergarten students.
As part of the Santa Ana area, it provides an option for families seeking a nonsectarian Los Angeles preschool in an urban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Ricca Childrens Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
137 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ricca Childrens Learning Center?
The application deadline for Ricca Childrens Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ricca Childrens Learning Center is Westcliff Preparatory Academy (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Montessori International Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is South Coast Metro Children's Village (0.1 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
South Coast Metro Children's Village
Daycare / Preschool
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 203 students
Montessori International Academy
Montessori School
2717 Halladay St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 444-2733
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 444-2733
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 117 students
Milestones Montessori Of Irvine
Montessori School
16601 Armstrong Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 553-0555
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 171 students
St. Anne School ![St. Anne School Photo - Students attend Mass once a week and the atmosphere of the school is permeated with the Gospel message of loving God and one another.]( "St. Anne School Photo - Students attend Mass once a week and the atmosphere of the school is permeated with the Gospel message of loving God and one another.")
(Catholic)
1324 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
1311 SE Sycamore Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1533
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1533
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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