Located in Fullerton, CA, Stepping Stones is a nonsectarian California K–2 private school serving 73 students in a suburban community.
Founded in 1992, the school offers co–educational early learning programs from kindergarten through grade 2.
The student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting foundational education.
Stepping Stones ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for diversity, with 93.1% of students identifying as students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Stepping Stones ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
93%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Not mentioned
School Notes
- School Motto: Not mentioned
- School Mascot: Not Mentioned
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Not mentioned
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Stepping Stones often compared to?
Stepping Stones is often viewed alongside schools like Arborland Montessori by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Stepping Stones?
Stepping Stones famous alumni include: Not mentioned.
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Stepping Stones vs. Arborland Montessori
The nearest high school and preschool to Stepping Stones is Committed Christian School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stepping Stones Academy (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 | 77 students
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
1.3 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
1.5 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 | 77 students
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
1.3 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
1.5 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
Future Minds Montessori
Montessori School
408 S Flower Ave
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 309-0946
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 309-0946
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
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
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
2.3 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
1.1 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
1.1 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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