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#1194 of 1,787 private schools in CA
The Children's School
Middle School · Irvine, CA
A private middle school in Irvine, CA serving grades 3rd – 8th.
3400 MICHELSON DR, 2ND FL, Irvine, CA 92612
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,479/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,938
Median home value
$938,900
Median rent
$2,803/mo
College educated
66.6%
Homeownership
26.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macbeth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| South Lake MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Alternative Education-san Joaquin HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Rancho San Joaquin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 878 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Children's School is listed in Irvine, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Children's School
The Children's School is a private middle school in Irvine, CA, serving approximately 48 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Children's School
What grades does The Children's School serve?
The Children's School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend The Children's School?
The Children's School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Children's School rank in CA?
The Children's School ranks #1,194 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Children's School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Children's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Children's School a private school?
Yes, The Children's School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Children's School a religious school?
No, The Children's School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Gender Split
- 83% M / 17% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (949) 812-6222
- Area population (ZIP 92612)
- 33,706
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92612; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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