Anneliese's Schools

The three Anneliese's Schools in Laguna Beach together cover pre-school, kindergarten, and first through eighth grade.
There are also before school and after school programs and, during the day, Anneliese's Schools' fundamental belief is that all children are capable learners when given the optimal environment and the appropriate opportunities for success.
Our curriculum is designed to nurture the multi-faceted components of the child's intellect.
We believe that student diversity is what creates a vital and dynamic classroom environment.
Our teachers work with a core curriculum that meets the California standards, but they also have the freedom to expound upon the learning material generated by the interests of the students and the teachers.
Therefore the curriculum is not rigid or confined to grade level concepts and themes.
Our program views all students as capable learners that need to be challenged by school and not afraid to take risks.
Our goal is to bring out the very special talents of each child and to allow him/her to realize his/her highest potential.

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Anneliese's Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten

Student Body

Total Students
400 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Anneliese's Schools Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The three Anneliese's Schools in Laguna Beach together cover pre-school, kindergarten, and first through eighth grade. There are also before school and after school programs and, during the day, Anneliese's Schools' fundamental belief is that all children are capable learners when given the optimal environment and the appropriate opportunities for success. Our curriculum is designed to nurture the multi-faceted components of the child's intellect. We believe that student diversity is what creates a vital and dynamic classroom environment. Our teachers work with a core curriculum that meets the California standards, but they also have the freedom to expound upon the learning material generated by the interests of the students and the teachers. Therefore the curriculum is not rigid or confined to grade level concepts and themes. Our program views all students as capable learners that need to be challenged by school and not afraid to take risks. Our goal is to bring out the very special talents of each child and to allow him/her to realize his/her highest potential.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Anneliese's Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Anneliese's Schools?
The application deadline for Anneliese's Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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