Woodland Child Devt Center in Costa Mesa, CA serves 112 students from pre–kindergarten through fifth grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 37:1 with a total of 3 teachers supporting elementary–level education.
Approximately 73% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting the school's diverse enrollment.
Located in the East Side neighborhood of Costa Mesa, the center offers a co–ed program with a special emphasis for early childhood and elementary grades.
Tuition information aligns with local trends, with the average elementary private school tuition in Costa Mesa around $13,123.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Woodland Child Devt Center?
The application deadline for Woodland Child Devt Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Woodland Child Devt Center located?
Woodland Child Devt Center is located in the East Side Costa Mesa neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in East Side Costa Mesa.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Woodland Child Devt Center is Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Newport Beach (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa ![Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa Photo]( "Heritage Montessori School of Newport Beach - Costa Mesa Photo")
Montessori School
2032 Orange Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 764-9433
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 764-9433
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-4 Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
St. Joachim Elementary School ![St. Joachim Elementary School Photo - St. Joachim 's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Extended Day group]( "St. Joachim Elementary School Photo - St. Joachim 's Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Extended Day group")
(Catholic)
1964 Orange Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7411
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7411
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
12111 Buaro Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 69 students Tuition listed
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Alternative School
1860 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
2591 Irvine Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 631-9785
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 631-9785
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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