About CAIS

Facts at a Glance

Founded: 1981

Grades: Preschool (2-year-old) through Eighth Grade

Campus: 5.4 acres at 3250 19th Avenue, including Arts Center, Ang Athletics Center, and Teaching and Learning Center

Tuition: Please see Tuition and Adjusted Tuition page

Mascot and Athletic Teams: Firedragons

Class of 2025 High School Placements


School Size 2025-2026

Teachers:83
Staff:54
Total school:571 students
Early Childhood Center (Preschool – Kindergarten):176 students
Lower School (1st-5th grade):266 students
Middle School (6th-8th grade):129 students

Preschool and Kindergarten 2025-2026

GradeStudentsNumber of Classes
Preschool 1076
Kindergarten 694

Family Backgrounds 2025-2026

47%Asian
35%Multiethnic Asian
12%White
3%Latino Heritage
3%African Heritage
7%LGBTQ+ Families
Please note that these add up to more than 100% because of intersectionality of identities

Accreditation

Chinese American International School is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Memberships