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The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.

1860 Anaheim Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Tel: (714) 557-7777

childs-pace.org

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 116 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 116 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Pre-K	33
Kind	12
1	10
2	8
3	15
4	14
5	12
6	12

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Year Founded

1978

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Student Body

Total Students

116 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Childs–pace Foundation, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, serves 116 students from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Established in 1978, the school offers co–educational, alternative programming in a midsize downtown community.
With 16 teachers, maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1.
Approximately 70% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Costa Mesa area.
The average private elementary school tuition in Costa Mesa is $13,123; specific tuition information for is available upon inquiry.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.?

The application deadline for The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. located?

The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.

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