About

At a Glance

The Pegasus School is a coeducational private day school for
pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8.

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  • General Information

    Pegasus is a coeducational, non-profit, non-sectarian day school.

  • School Motto

    Where Bright Minds Soar. At Pegasus, bright and inquisitive students enjoy learning, and teachers challenge them to explore their curiosity in a nurturing environment.

  • Founded

    1984

  • Facilities

    14-acre park-like campus located in Huntington Beach, California

  • Average Class Size

    Pre-Kindergarten: 16–18 students in a classroom with two teachers
    Kindergarten: 18–20 students in a classroom with two teachers
    Grades 1–5: 20–22 students per classroom with a teacher and teaching assistant
    Grades 6–8: 15–18 students in a classroom with a teacher and teaching assistant

  • Total Enrollment

    595

  • Grades

    Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8

  • Students of Color

    58%

  • Median ERB Scores

    85th–99th percentile

  • Faculty and Staff

    126

  • Alumni

    1,287

  • Higher Education

    68% of graduates attend private/independent high schools; over 99% attend college.

  • Parent Participation

    Participation is an integral component to the school community and is highly encouraged.

  • Tuition

    2022–2023: $26,975

  • Annual Giving

    The Pegasus Annual Fund is our community's philanthropic priority. It benefits 100% of our students, and that is why we request 100% participation from Pegasus families.

  • Endowment

    Present value is approximately $6.5 million.

Matriculation

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Accreditation

The Pegasus School is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS).



Membership

  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
  • California Association for the Gifted (CAG)
  • California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
  • Center for Ethical and Spiritual Development (CSEE)
  • Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
  • National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
  • National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
  • National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
  • Orange County Forum
  • Pacific Basin Consortium
  • Parents in Action

The Pegasus School

19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Tel: 714-964-1224 |  Fax: 714- 962-6047
info@thepegasusschool.org
The Pegasus School is a coed, non-profit, nonsectarian day school in Huntington Beach, California, that serves students in pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. A Pegasus education equips bright, motivated students to achieve future academic success and make a positive impact on society.