School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1977
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
School is on a tuition basis. All Child Care is by the hour @ $3.70 per hour
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Dale T Bitterling
School Notes
- Sonshine Early Learning Center exists to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate setting for preschool and school age children in a loving and God-centered environment.
- Our focus is to provide a stimulating educational and childcare experience which promotes each child's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development.
- Our goal is to partner with families to build the foundation in our children on which to build a life-long love of learning.
- Sonshine Early Learning Center exists to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate setting for preschool and school age children in a loving and God-centered environment. Our focus is to provide a stimulating educational and childcare experience which promotes each child's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual development. Our goal is to partner with families to build the foundation in our children on which to build a life-long love of learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sonshine Early Learning Center cost?
Sonshine Early Learning Center's tuition is approximately $1,525 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sonshine Early Learning Center?
The acceptance rate of Sonshine Early Learning Center is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Sonshine Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Sonshine Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Sonshine Early Learning Center is Grace Cascade Christian Schools (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is New Heights Christian School and Early Learning (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
305 Oak Street
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 664-5016
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students
Sports: 6
Christian
855 Chevy Way
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Montessori School
1398 Poplar Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 414-8067
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 4767
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 531-9949
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
431 S Ivy St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 732-0633
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students
Sports: 6
Christian
855 Chevy Way
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 139 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3675 S Stage Rd
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 773-2988
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 529 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
816 Black Oak Drive
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 773-7877
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
Alternative School
695 Mistletoe Rd Ste H
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-6462
Distance: 21.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
1121 N.E. 7th Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-6865
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
305 Oak Street
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 664-5016
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students
Sports: 6
Christian
855 Chevy Way
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Montessori School
1398 Poplar Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 414-8067
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 4767
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 531-9949
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
431 S Ivy St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 732-0633
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
305 Oak Street
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 664-5016
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students
Sports: 6
Christian
855 Chevy Way
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 608-1331
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Montessori School
1398 Poplar Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 414-8067
Distance: 4.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 4767
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 531-9949
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
431 S Ivy St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 732-0633
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jewett Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Manzanita St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6600
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6600
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Scenic Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Scenic Ave
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Central Point Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S 4th St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6500
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6500
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Pine St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6700
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6700
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
600 S 2nd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6207
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6207
0.9 miles
Gr: K-2 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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