Catholic Pre-K-8 school in Carmel, CA, specializing in support for students with dyslexia and learning differences
Junipero Serra School is a Catholic, co-ed elementary school located at the historic Carmel Mission, serving Pre-K through 8th-grade students in the Carmel, Monterey, and Salinas areas. The school provides specialized learning programs specifically designed to support students with learning differences, including targeted support for dyslexia.
With an average class size of 17, the school offers a focused and manageable learning environment. The faculty is highly qualified, with all teachers being state-certified or enrolled in teacher programs and holding at least a bachelor's degree. This professional expertise, combined with accreditation from the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and WASC, ensures a high standard of academic and developmental support for students with diverse learning needs.
Beyond the classroom, the school promotes social integration and physical development through various extracurricular activities, including basketball, soccer, volleyball, track and field, and bowling. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and the school offers financial aid to approximately 10% of its students. Tuition varies by grade level, with rates for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and grades 1-8 ranging from approximately $6,400 to $7,077.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-8
Students130
Class Size17:1 ratio
Tuition$7,077
Fin. Aid10% receive aid
Est.1943
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1943 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $7,077 |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K: 6400 Kindergarten: 7077 First - Eighth: $6505 |
| Total Students | 130 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 10 |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 10 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 27 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
DylslexiaLearning Differences
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Bowling · Flag Football · Soccer · Track and Field · Volleyball |
Additional Information
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
| School Calendar | carmelmission.org/weekly-bulletins-2 |
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