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Santa Cruz Children's School
Elementary School
366 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
42
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Santa Cruz Children's School
Elementary School in Santa Cruz · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Santa Cruz Children's School
Santa Cruz Children's School is a private elementary school in Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz Children's School serves approximately 42 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 42 students, Santa Cruz Children's School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7:1 students to teachers, Santa Cruz Children's School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Santa Cruz Children's School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
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Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Children's School (this school) | — |
| Gault Elementary | 6.0 |
| Branciforte Middle | 7.4 |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch | 6.7 |
| Ark Independent Studies | 4.9 |
| Alternative Family Education | 5.8 |
| De Laveaga Elementary | 6.8 |
| Green Acres Elementary | 8.1 |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter | 6.7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | 7.4 |
| Live Oak Elementary | 7.5 |
| Shoreline Middle | 7.6 |
| Del Mar Elementary | 6.7 |
| Mission Hill Middle | 6.8 |
| Santa Cruz County Special Education | 4.8 |
| Bay View Elementary | 6.1 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary | 5.4 |
| Westlake Elementary | 6.2 |
| Brook Knoll Elementary | 7.0 |
| Happy Valley Elementary | 8.4 |
| Bonny Doon Elementary | 6.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 42 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- 366 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- Phone
- (831) 429-8444
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
366 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Santa Cruz Children's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Green Acres Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is Live Oak Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.3 miles away). Additionally, Ocean Alternative Education Center (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away). For more schools in Santa Cruz, see our Santa Cruz schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ CHILDRENS SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 0.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Gault Elementary Santa Cruz | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Santa Cruz City Elementary Alternative Education-Monarch Santa Cruz | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Ark Independent Studies Santa Cruz | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| Costanoa Continuation High Santa Cruz | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Alternative Family Education Santa Cruz | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| VHM Christian School Santa Cruz | 0.7 mi | — |
| VHM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| Harbor High Santa Cruz | 0.8 mi | 6.9 |
| De Laveaga Elementary Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| THE BAY SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Green Acres Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| MIDTOWN MONTESSORI Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | — |
| Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Shoreline Middle Santa Cruz | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Holy Cross Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | — |
| Live Oak Elementary Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 7.5 |
| HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Santa Cruz | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$108,261
Median Home Value
$1,064,600
Median Rent
$2,291/mo
Population
36,047
College Educated
50.7%
Homeownership
53.6%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
42.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Santa Cruz Children's School
What grades does Santa Cruz Children's School serve?
Santa Cruz Children's School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Santa Cruz Children's School?
Santa Cruz Children's School has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Children's School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Cruz Children's School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Santa Cruz Children's School a private school?
Yes, Santa Cruz Children's School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Phone
- (831) 429-8444
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