Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
East County Christian Academy
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- East County Christian Academy in Santee, CA offers early childhood education for grades PK and K with total enrollment of 54 students.
- The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 54:1.
- Located in an urban community, the school has a Christian religious affiliation and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- The program focuses on early childhood and daycare services in a large town setting near San Diego.
- East County Christian Academy is one of several nearby early learning options, including BunnyBears Preschool and Learning Academy in the greater Santee area.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East County Christian Academy often compared to?
East County Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like BunnyBears Preschool Santee by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for East County Christian Academy?
The application deadline for East County Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: East County Christian Academy vs. BunnyBears Preschool Santee
The nearest high school to East County Christian Academy is Foothills Christian High School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Learning Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Santee KinderCare (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9735 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-3423
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 262 students
African Methodist Episcopal
10404 Lake Jennings Park Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS | 84 students
Montessori School
9840 Maine Ave
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-0902
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Distance: 5.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students
Sports: 9
Christian
2321 Dryden Rd
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 303-8035
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Distance: 5.8 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 94 students
Special Education School
6460 Boulder Lake Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 460-5090
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 524 students
Baptist
2100 Greenfield Dr
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 201-8800
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 43 students
Christian
772 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 990-6615
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: K-5 | 262 students
African Methodist Episcopal
10404 Lake Jennings Park Road
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-2295
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Catholic
9825 Pino Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 443-1440
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 264 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
15315 Stonebridge Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 397-1290
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
1347 Camillo Way
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-6398
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9735 Cuyamaca St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-3423
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 86 students
11646 Riverside Dr
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 938-0933
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS | 84 students
Montessori School
9840 Maine Ave
Lakeside, CA 92040
(619) 561-0902
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 43 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Daycare / Preschool
8559 Fanita Drive
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 449-1187
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
728 Pepper Dr
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 448-4585
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(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
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Top 50%10
10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2400
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 830 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10280 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2453
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10250 El Nopal
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-2490
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9915 North Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-0211
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9665 Jeremy St.
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 956-5000
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 695 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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