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Bonita Learning Academy

3368 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Bonita Learning Academy has been serving the South Bay Community since 1998, offering a bilingual, academic, multicultural school. Focus on the whole Child Development Abilities, especially in the social-emotional area. We are part of the San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative, a component that supports our school's work on quality and annual goals and plans in the areas where children need the most support.
Conveniently located just east of the 805 freeway, Bonita Learning Academy is a place where children have joy and learn through a carefully crafted curriculum that supports the development of each individual's potential in two languages (English & Spanish).
At Bonita Learning Academy, we recognize that children are, from birth, creatures of multiple intelligences and different learning approaches, such as observing, listening, absorbing, and classifying information in many diverse ways, as well as doing, playing, etc.
At the same time, they are absorbing the values and culture of family and Community. By the time a child is approaching the fifth year of life, the experiences offered by infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners can serve as enrichment and a safe introduction to a larger, loving, and caring Community.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,111
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bonita Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language-base or Mild Learning Differences.
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 25, 2026
Campus Size
1 acre

Student Body

Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Bonita Learning Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform, white or hunter green polo shirt with khaki bottoms or jumper.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Toddlers\' annual tuition full-time: 12,222.08 Preschool, TK & K annual tuition full-time 11,111.10 525.00 Enrollment fee (books & materials)
Summer Program Cost
$550
Summer Program Cost Notes
The summer program is included with the tuition and is offered at the end of the school year.
% on Financial Aid
5%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Ana Castanos
Admissions Associate
Melissa Magallon
Application URL

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art and YogaGym
Motor DevelopmentMusic & Movement

School Notes

  • School Motto: Were Learning Gives Us Wings
  • School Mascot: Turtle
  • Bonita Learning Academy has been serving the South Bay Community since 1998, offering a bilingual, academic, multicultural school. Focus on the whole Child Development Abilities, especially in the social-emotional area. We are part of the San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative, a component that supports our school's work on quality and annual goals and plans in the areas where children need the most support.Conveniently located just east of the 805 freeway, Bonita Learning Academy is a place where children have joy and learn through a carefully crafted curriculum that supports the development of each individual's potential in two languages (English & Spanish). At Bonita Learning Academy, we recognize that children are, from birth, creatures of multiple intelligences and different learning approaches, such as observing, listening, absorbing, and classifying information in many diverse ways, as well as doing, playing, etc. At the same time, they are absorbing the values and culture of family and Community. By the time a child is approaching the fifth year of life, the experiences offered by infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners can serve as enrichment and a safe introduction to a larger, loving, and caring Community.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bonita Learning Academy cost?
Bonita Learning Academy's tuition is approximately $1,111 for private students and $550 for summer students.
What schools are Bonita Learning Academy often compared to?
Bonita Learning Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Eastlake KinderCare by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Bonita Learning Academy?
The acceptance rate of Bonita Learning Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
Does Bonita Learning Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Bonita Learning Academy offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What is Bonita Learning Academy's ranking?
Bonita Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Bonita Learning Academy?
The application deadline for Bonita Learning Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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This is the BEST school that we choose for my Daughter, she just finish her first complete year at BLA and after the last School we notice a HUGE difference in all, but regarding the Academics we can say that any of her friends of the same age can do what she can on Numbers, reading and writing... Thanks for this wonderful Year and see you in August for Kindergarten!!!
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CA School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,111
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in San Diego County, CA is $16,959 for elementary schools and $24,530 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Diego County, CA is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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