Our four-day a week program offers instruction in the traditional academic subjects with an innovative, child centered approach.
Low student-teacher ratios and a strong and caring community of staff and parents ensure that each child will achieve success.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Campus Size
85 acres
Student Body
Total Students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: support and encourage community services
- Our four-day a week program offers instruction in the traditional academic subjects with an innovative, child centered approach. Low student-teacher ratios and a strong and caring community of staff and parents ensure that each child will achieve success.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Delaney Holland, University of Southern California
- River Speas, UC Santa Barbara
- Kylie Dwyer, Cal Poly Humboldt
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Begininings Inc. often compared to?
Begininings Inc. is often viewed alongside schools like New Life Christian School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Begininings Inc.?
Begininings Inc. famous alumni include: Delaney Holland, University of Southern California, River Speas, UC Santa Barbara and Kylie Dwyer, Cal Poly Humboldt.
When is the application deadline for Begininings Inc.?
The application deadline for Begininings Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Begininings Inc. vs. New Life Christian School
The nearest high school and preschool to Begininings Inc. is New Life Christian School (35.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Salmon Creek Community School (8.0 miles away)
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(707) 943-1500
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-1500
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(707) 725-9136
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222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
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New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
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Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Christian)
2845 Saint James Pl
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(707) 445-2214
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
48.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
St. Bernard's Academy ![St. Bernard's Academy Photo]( "St. Bernard's Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
222 Dollison Street
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(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
49.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6
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Miles
Quick Facts
3598 Thomas Rd
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-1500
Miranda, CA 95553
(707) 943-1500
8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 10 students
New Life Christian School
(Christian)
1355 Ross HIll Road
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(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
35.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1200 Ross Hill Rd
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2988
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2988
35.9 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students Tuition listed
Gospel Outreach School
(Christian)
2845 Saint James Pl
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 445-2214
48.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students
St. Bernard's Academy ![St. Bernard's Academy Photo]( "St. Bernard's Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
222 Dollison Street
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 443-2735
49.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6
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Miles
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(Christian)
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(707) 725-9136
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-9136
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Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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344 Humboldt Ave.
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(707) 923-2526
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
0.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Alternative School
344 Humboldt Ave.
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-2526
7.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
Redway, CA 95560
(707) 923-1147
7.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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(707) 946-2347
Weott, CA 95571
(707) 946-2347
8.1 miles
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
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