The Childs–pace Foundation, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, serves 116 students from pre–kindergarten through sixth grade in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.
Established in 1978, the school offers co–educational, alternative programming in a midsize downtown community.
With 16 teachers, maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1. Approximately 70% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting the diversity of the Costa Mesa area.
The average private elementary school tuition in Costa Mesa is $13,123; specific tuition information for is available upon inquiry.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.?
The application deadline for The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. located?
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.
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The nearest high school to The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. is Waldorf School Orange County (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Page 草榴社区 School-garden Grove (0.2 miles away)
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