Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Stepping Stones School
About the School
- Stepping Stones Christian School places a strong emphasis on allowing children to build their knowledge based upon their experiences.
- We believe that these experiences promote critical thinking, problem solving skills and self-esteem, all of which help them to nurture and discover their sense of self and ultimately preparing them for a successful future.
- Our goal is to provide an environment and program consistent with the highest standards that will allow our students to develop to their maximum potential.
- Our school values these precious years in each child's life and views this time as an essential stepping stone to their futures.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Stepping Stones School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepping Stones School's ranking?
Stepping Stones School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones School?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Stepping Stones School is La Palma Christian (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Montessori School
8622 La Salle St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 826-0800
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students
Specialized Curriculum
6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 700
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 367-8688
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: Inquire with school | 97 students
Special Education School
24 Centerpointe Dr
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 288-4200
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students
Specialized Curriculum
6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 700
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 367-8688
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5851 Newman St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-9 | 55 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
13633 183rd St
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 943-3203
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students
Special Education School
7100 Knott Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 562-0441
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Montessori School
8622 La Salle St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 826-0800
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 8-11 | 7 students
Specialized Curriculum
6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 700
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 367-8688
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-1 | 31 students
Montessori School
8271 Gay St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-2054
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Christian
5851 Newman St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Assembly of God
8082 Walker St
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 527-3231
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 63 students
Montessori School
8622 La Salle St
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 826-0800
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd.
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Daycare / Preschool
18727 Carmenita Rd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 924-8718
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Montessori School
6221 Lincoln Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-7800
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8132 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4051
0.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 890 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8281 Walker St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 220-4101
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,983 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7751 Furman Rd.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3270
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8122 Moody St.
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 228-3260
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6215 San Rolando Way
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3280
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 228-3280
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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