The Principled Academy's mission is to work in partnership with parents to pass on the classical and religious core values of culture to the next generation through academic excellence, comprehensive character education, the creation of a caring, responsible, and creative learning community and the development of the unique genius of each child.
The Principled Academy incorporates the California Teaching Standards and select topics from the Core Knowledge curriculum.
The curriculum helps students establish a strong foundation of knowledge from grade to grade.
Our Preschool is dedicated to the development of good character and academic readiness for success in elementary school, and love of lifelong learning.
The Preschool offers caring, nurturing, experienced staff who have worked together for years, Kindergarten readiness skills, pre-reading, pre-writing, and pre-math curriculum, music and movement, arts and crafts activities, and developmentatly appropriate, varied, and fascinating curriculum. .
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Principled Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2003
Student Body
Total Students
134 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
uniform - navy blue pants/skirts, white or navy shirt, sweatshirt or jacket with P.A. logo
uniform - navy blue pants/skirts, white or navy shirt, sweatshirt or jacket with P.A. logo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please e-mail to get more information including current tuition.
Summer Program Cost Notes
Please e-mail for a flyer or tuition information
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Nancy Asmundson
Admissions Associate
Isaac Durst
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Basketball Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Fiber Arts Club, Gymnastics Club, Spanish Club
Art Club, Basketball Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Fiber Arts Club, Gymnastics Club, Spanish Club
School Notes
- The Principled Academy mission is to work in partnership with parents to pass on the classical and religious core values of culture to the next generation through academic excellence, comprehensive character education, the creation of a caring, responsible, and creative learning community and the development of the unique genius of each child. The Principled Academy incorporates the California Teaching Standards and select topics from the Core Knowledge curriculum. The curriculum helps students establish a strong foundation of knowledge from grade to grade.
- Our Preschool is dedicated to the development of good character and academic readiness for success in elementary school, and love of lifelong learning. The Preschool offers caring, nurturing, experienced staff who have worked together for years, Kindergarten readiness skills, pre-reading, pre-writing, and pre-math curriculum, music and movement, arts and crafts activities, and developmentatly appropriate, varied, and fascinating curriculum.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The Principled Academy?
The acceptance rate of The Principled Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What is The Principled Academy's ranking?
The Principled Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Principled Academy?
The application deadline for The Principled Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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