Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
La Petite Academy
About the School
- La Petite Academy in Walnut, CA, serves 85 students from preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian early learning program located in an urban/large town community.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 85:1 with one teacher on staff, supporting early childhood education for co–ed enrollment.
- This California preschool offers programs for grades PK to K, reflecting a student body that includes approximately 80% students of color.
- La Petite Academy is comparable in size to Walnut United Methodist Preschool and is located near other local options such as Bright Star Montessori Academy and Kindercare Learning Centers.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 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
School Calendar
School Motto
Be the brightest you can be!
Student Body
Total Students
85 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Larry Page, Co-founder of Google -
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon -
- Yo Yo Ma, Cellist -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Petite Academy often compared to?
La Petite Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Walnut United Methodist Preschool by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from La Petite Academy?
La Petite Academy famous alumni include: Larry Page, Co-founder of Google, Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon and Yo Yo Ma, Cellist.
When is the application deadline for La Petite Academy?
The application deadline for La Petite Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
Popular comparisons: La Petite Academy vs. Walnut United Methodist Preschool
The nearest high school to La Petite Academy is South Hills Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Martha School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bright Star Montessori Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
800 Francesca Dr
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 85 students
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 234 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3443 S. Nogales St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Montessori School
3457 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 48 students
20525 Valley Blvd
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 818-9165
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 8
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
17800 Castleton St Ste 685
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(617) 794-4266
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Catholic
440 N Azusa Ave
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 964-1093
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 408 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Christian
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 48 students
20525 Valley Blvd
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 818-9165
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 8
18760 Colima Rd
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 964-9588
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 61 students
19271 Colima Rd # G
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(626) 915-7366
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
800 Francesca Dr
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 839-0822
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K | 85 students
3443 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 234 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
20781 Amar Rd Ste 1
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 594-8172
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3443 S. Nogales St.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9611
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 156 students
Montessori School
3457 S Nogales St
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-9060
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 51% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19501 Shadow Oak Dr.
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
Walnut, CA 91789
(626) 810-4109
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 879 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative School
341 South La Seda Rd
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3496
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3223 South Giano Ave.
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 965-2461
1.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Nogales St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 965-3437
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Special Education School
17840 East Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-8354
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12
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