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A Bright Beginning

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–1

Inglewood, CA

2440 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Inglewood

A Bright Beginning is an independent private school in Inglewood, California, for students from pre-K through 1st grade. It has about 29 students and around 15 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 93% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–1
Students
29
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 11 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 85% of independent elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    15’11–1234’13–1426’17–1833’19–2029’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K75
    K14
    115

    Student body

    Black97%
    Two or more races3%

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about A Bright Beginning

    What grades does A Bright Beginning serve?

    A Bright Beginning serves grades Pre-K–1.

    How many students attend A Bright Beginning?

    About 29 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at A Bright Beginning?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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