Frontiers Academy offers a rich trilingual and triliterate experience for young learners at a developmental stage when they are best able to acquire multiple languages. At the same time, they have the opportunity to build a foundation for advanced learning in English Language Arts. We currently offer preschool starting at the age of 2 years old through 4th grade for the 2017-2018 academic school year. One grade level will be added each subsequent academic year, through 8th grade. Frontiers Academy develops students who are actively engaged in their own learning. Each classroom is a world of spirited learning unto itself.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Frontiers Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
9 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Stacy Colwell
School Notes
- Mission
- The Frontiers Academy mission is to provide trilingual fluency and an intellectually challenging, advanced curriculum in Mandarin, Spanish, and English integrated within the preschool, elementary, and middle school program. It is through this program that we will educate and inspire our students to become citizens of the world — cross-cultural leaders, creative problem-solvers, and team builders.
- Vision
- Frontiers Academy is an independent private school designed to meet the growing domestic and international demand for well-educated global citizens. Frontiers Academy provides an innovative language immersion program and an advanced academic program for students whosefirst language is English. The integrated curriculum begins in preschool and continues through the middle school grades. It will foster excellence across all academic disciplines, not only meeting butexceeding academic standards of the State of California. In addition to multiple-language development, students will be guided in the mastery of foundational skills, knowledge acquisition, critical thinking, creativity, and independence. Curriculum is designed and taught with the understanding that each student learns differently.
- Values
- As a school we instill in our administration, faculty, and students a strong core value system, with integrity and personal responsibility as key components. We embrace strong work ethics, independent development, and personal creativity. We acknowledge the value and development of the whole child; therefore, we encourage compassion and dignity for all cultures and individuals. It is through adoption of these core values that we will inspire and sculpt global leaders of tomorrow.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Frontiers Academy?
The acceptance rate of Frontiers Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Frontiers Academy?
The application deadline for Frontiers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Frontiers Academy located?
Frontiers Academy is located in the Downtown Anaheim neighborhood of Anaheim, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Downtown Anaheim.
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