Creative Beginnings Elementary
Independent school · Grades K–5
Downey, CA
8033 3rd St, Downey, CA 90241
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Downey
Creative Beginnings Elementary is an independent private school in Downey, California, for students from kindergarten through 5th grade. It has about 66 students and around 11 students per teacher. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–5
- Students
- 66
- Teachers
- 6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 41 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 185 days
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Creative Beginnings Elementary.
How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Creative Beginnings Elementary
What grades does Creative Beginnings Elementary serve?
Creative Beginnings Elementary serves grades K–5.
How many students attend Creative Beginnings Elementary?
About 66 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Creative Beginnings Elementary?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Downey Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Downey
Downey, CA0.8 mi
Kirkwood Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
One of 3 Christian schools in Downey
Downey, CA1.5 mi
Heritage Christian School - Bell Gardens
Pentecostal school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 68% of Christian schools in California
Bell Gardens, CA1.8 mi
St. Gertrude School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 152% since 2011–12
Bell Gardens, CA1.9 mi
Rancho Los Amigos Childrens Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Downey
Downey, CA1.9 mi
St. Pius X - St. Matthias High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only Catholic school in Downey
Downey, CA2.2 mi