The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. The student:teacher of The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 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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