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Ladera Heights Prep Development Center

Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K

Los Angeles, CA

6901 Knowlton Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Overall grade: A-

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

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of preschools in California
  • Serving families in Los Angeles since at least 2011

In Los Angeles, California, Ladera Heights Prep Development Center is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 3 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of preschool programs in California. Enrollment is up about 50% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 5 hours, 247 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–K
Students
3
Teachers
1.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
1.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 2 girls, 1 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Early childhood program
School day
About 5 hours
School year
247 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of preschool programs in California (2 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 87% of preschool programs in California.
    • Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.

    Students by survey year

    2’11–124’15–165’17–182’19–201’21–223’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K4
    K2
    TK1

    Student body

    Black100%

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    Questions about Ladera Heights Prep Development Center

    What grades does Ladera Heights Prep Development Center serve?

    Ladera Heights Prep Development Center serves grades Pre-K–K.

    How many students attend Ladera Heights Prep Development Center?

    About 3 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Ladera Heights Prep Development Center?

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