The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. (2026 Profile)

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The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.

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

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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

The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. Student 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)

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The application deadline for The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc. is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 116 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Costa Mesa, CA is $13,123 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).