Stepping Stones Academy in Fullerton, CA, serves 77 co–ed students from kindergarten through 2nd grade in a suburban setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with 5 total teachers supporting early elementary education.
As a nonsectarian California K–2 private school, Stepping Stones Academy emphasizes a diverse student body, with over 90% students of color, ranking in the top 20% statewide for diversity.
Located in a large suburban community, the school provides programs tailored for young learners in a smaller enrollment environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Stepping Stones Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Student Body
Total Students
77 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones Academy?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Stepping Stones Academy is Committed Christian School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stepping Stones (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3401 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 525-7000
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 525-7000
0.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 73 students Tuition listed
Committed Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1370 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
820 W Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 West Fir Street/701 Mulberry Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0321
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0321
1.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 27 students Avg. class size: 28 students
St. Angela Merici Parish School ![St. Angela Merici Parish School Photo]( "St. Angela Merici Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
575 S Walnut Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6372
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6372
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Committed Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1370 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Cleta Harder Developmental School
Special Education School
981 N Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 334-8823
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 334-8823
2.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students
Rosary Academy ![Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!]( "Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!")
All-girls (Catholic)
1340 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Veritas Classical Academy
(Christian)
1601 W Malvern Ave
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
Fullerton, CA 92833
(949) 557-1311
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 104 students
Whittier Christian High School ![Whittier Christian High School Photo - Whittier Christian High School - Equipping the Mind and Spirit]( "Whittier Christian High School Photo - Whittier Christian High School - Equipping the Mind and Spirit")
(Christian)
501 N Beach Blvd
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-3803
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 694-3803
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 425 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3401 N Harbor Blvd
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 525-7000
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 525-7000
0.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 73 students Tuition listed
Committed Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1370 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
820 W Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 West Fir Street/701 Mulberry Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0321
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0321
1.4 miles
Gr: K-1 | 27 students Avg. class size: 28 students
St. Angela Merici Parish School ![St. Angela Merici Parish School Photo]( "St. Angela Merici Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
575 S Walnut Avenue
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6372
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-6372
1.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Committed Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1370 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
820 W Imperial Hwy
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-0892
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
222 N. Euclid St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Future Minds Montessori
Montessori School
408 S Flower Ave
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 309-0946
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 309-0946
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Temple Beth Tikvah Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1600 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-9555
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-9555
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hermosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 East Hermosa Dr.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7720
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7720
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Laguna Road Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 West Laguna Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-7725
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 623 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Arovista Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
1.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Beechwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
780 Beechwood Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 447-2850
1.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 872 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Las Lomas Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Las Lomas Dr.
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2353
La Habra, CA 90633
(562) 690-2353
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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