Santa Cruz Childrens School
Tel:
(831) 429-8444
- Santa Cruz Children's School offers kindergarten through sixth grade.
- We also have an after school program. Our classes are small and have better than a 12-1 student-to-teacher ratio.
- We have a safe, supportive, stimulating, and interactive atmosphere where students can reach their highest potential.
- The Santa Cruz Children's School was created to provide a quality elementary school program.
- The school is dedicated to providing educational and supportive services enabling children to have a safe, successful childhood. Our overall goal is to give our children the skills necessary to become productive contributing members of our society.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Students: 46 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,750
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Santa Cruz Childrens School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
School Overview
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
Year Founded | 1993 |
Student Body
Total Students | 46 students |
Student Body Type | Co-ed |
% Students of Color | 23% State avg.: 45% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,750 |
Tuition Notes | $75 application fee and $250 new student enrollment fee. |
% on Financial Aid | 25% |
Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,000 |
Acceptance Rate | 75% National avg.: 85% |
Admissions Director | Deric McLean |
Admissions Associate | Joanna McLean |
School Notes
- The Santa Cruz Children's School offers kindergarten through sixth grade. We also have an after school program. Our classes are small and have a 12-1 student-to-teacher ratio. We have a safe, supportive, stimulating, and interactive atmosphere where students can reach their highest potential. The Santa Cruz Children's School was created to provide a quality elementary school program. The school is dedicated to providing educational and supportive services enabling children to have a safe, successful childhood. Our overall goal is to give our children the skills necessary to become productive contributing members of our society.
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243 - Santa Cruz Grades: PK-K | 17 students
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Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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17 - Santa CruzSpring Hill-advanced Elementary School Of Santa CrSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: PK-6 | 85 students
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250 California Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2641 1.9 PK-6
85 - Aptos Grades: K-6 | 58 students
6.7 miles
2288 Trout Gulch Rd
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 688-1074 6.7 K-6
58 - Aptos Grades: PK-9 | 247 students
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Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 476-1646 4.1 PK-9
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