Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Happy Day School
About the School
- Happy Day School has been providing academic and recreational programs since our inception in 1946.
- Now in our 62nd year, we provide a small, structured, and nurturing setting for students to get the personal attention they need to build their self esteem and self-confidence.
- Happy Day School offers Monterey Park and the surrounding communities the care and educational experiences for children.
- We strive to provide the total developmental needs of the Child.
- Happy day school is licensed by the State of California, Los Angeles County, and the City of Monterey Park as a day care provider and facility that meets or exceeds the standards set forth at the state and local level.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Happy Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
School History
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
92%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Day School's ranking?
Happy Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Happy Day School?
The application deadline for Happy Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
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(323) 344-4330
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 108 students
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Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students
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Avg. class size: 17 students
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Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
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(626) 577-8007
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 108 students
242 N Burlington Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 483-0928
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
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(323) 664-8494
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 121 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 8
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(323) 662-2663
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Gr: PK-K | 31 students
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(626) 282-9936
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Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
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(323) 724-0683
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Gr: PK-K | 44 students
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Sports: 1
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Distance: 0.6 mi
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(626) 284-5006
Distance: 0.8 mi
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333 S. Garfield Avenue
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(626) 573-1240
Distance: 0.9 mi
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2216 Fremont Ave #18
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students
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(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
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(626) 943-3660
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