Santa Cruz Childrens School
Independent school · Grades K–6
Santa Cruz, CA
366 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Serving families in Santa Cruz since at least 2011
In Santa Cruz, California, Santa Cruz Childrens School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 6th grade. About 46 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–6
- Students
- 46
- Teachers
- 4.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 26 girls, 20 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 170 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% 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 Santa Cruz Childrens School
What grades does Santa Cruz Childrens School serve?
Santa Cruz Childrens School serves grades K–6.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Childrens School?
About 46 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Santa Cruz Childrens School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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