Best Santa Cruz Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 569 students in Santa Cruz, CA.
The best top ranked private preschool in Santa Cruz, CA include Holy Cross School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Santa Cruz Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo - Holy Cross School ~ 2019 Preschool -8th grade
(Catholic)
(4)
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-4447
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2727 Mattison Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 476-4000
Grades: NS-8
| 201 students
Midtown Montessori
Midtown Montessori Photo - Cooking and eating are part of the daily curriculum.
Montessori School
987 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA include Holy Cross School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Cruz, CA?
4 private preschools are located in Santa Cruz, CA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz, CA?
50% of private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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