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Junior Academy Small Wonders

4750 El Camino Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Junior Academy Small Wonders in Colorado Springs, CO, serves 75 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program in a city setting.
Founded in 1951, the school is one of the oldest early learning programs in the Colorado Springs area.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 38:1 across two teachers.
Total K–12 enrollment is 20, reflecting its focus on early childhood education for young learners.
Junior Academy Small Wonders is a co–ed program and a member of the European Council for International Schools.

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Junior Academy Small Wonders ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

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School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Junior Academy Small Wonders often compared to?
Junior Academy Small Wonders is often viewed alongside schools like Mesa KinderCare by visitors of our site.
What is Junior Academy Small Wonders's ranking?
Junior Academy Small Wonders ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Junior Academy Small Wonders?
The application deadline for Junior Academy Small Wonders is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Junior Academy Small Wonders does an excellent job communicating with parents. I am aware of my child's progress and development.
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5  
The teachers in the one year old room and two year old room are fantastic. They are loving and encouraging. My kids adore them and look forward to seeing them. I feel safe, comfortable and confident leaving my children with them. Most importantly, I am comforted knowing that my children are happy and are getting the TLC they need to grow socially.
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The average private school tuition in Colorado Springs, CO is $8,854 for elementary schools and $15,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Colorado Springs, CO is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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