The Center for Early Education is an independent coed day school committed to providing an exemplary education for preschool and elementary students of differing ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
The Center makes every effort to be supportive, inclusive, and respectful of our diverse student body, while remaining sensitive to each student's social, emotional and academic needs.
Our challenging programs are designed to encourage students to become lifelong learners and to instill in them a joy of learning, resilience, self-esteem, respect for others, and commitment to the community beyond the school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Yearly Tuition: $40,900
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Center For Early Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
1939
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
3
School Mascot
Cub
Student Body
Total Students
412 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,900
Application URL
School Notes
- The Center for Early Education is an independent coed day school committed to providing an exemplary education for preschool and elementary students of differing ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The Center makes every effort to be supportive, inclusive, and respectful of our diverse student body, while remaining sensitive to each student's social, emotional and academic needs. Our challenging programs are designed to encourage students to become lifelong learners and to instill in them a joy of learning, resilience, self-esteem, respect for others, and commitment to the community beyond the school.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Center For Early Education cost?
The Center For Early Education's tuition is approximately $40,900 for private students.
What is The Center For Early Education's ranking?
The Center For Early Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Center For Early Education?
The application deadline for The Center For Early Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 8/4/2020
I have 3 children who graduated from the Center and went on to have wonderful high school and college experiences. I'm writing this review because to this day the Center is the place that they feel set them on an excellent path in terms of their education and, perhaps more importantly, in their development as empathic human beings. It gave them a view of the world as a diverse and exciting place and encouraged values of respect for people that they continue to hold. I volunteered quite a bit at the school, and I saw firsthand the extraordinary connection the teachers and students had. I feel so lucky that this is where they got their start and my children feel the same.
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