Best Santa Monica Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,228 students in Santa Monica, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Monica, CA include St. Annes School and Saint Monica Preparatory.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
57% of private preschools in Santa Monica, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Santa Monica Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Annes School
St. Annes School Photo - Class engaged in blended learning. Half of the class in direct instruction with the teacher, half engaged in personal digital learning on individual learning profiles on chromebooks.
(Catholic)
(1)
2015 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-2775
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Saint Monica Preparatory
(Catholic)
(1)
1039 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 451-9801
Grades: PK-12
| 655 students
Beth Shir Sholom Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1827 California Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-2517
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 students
First United Meth Church School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1008 11th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-7292
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
Garden Of Angels School
(1)
1009 18th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 453-4680
Grades: PK-1
| 90 students
3131 Olympic Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 479-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
1441 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 451-0577
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1515 Maple St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-6401
Grades: K
| 21 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Monica, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Monica, CA include St. Annes School and Saint Monica Preparatory.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Monica, CA?
7 private preschools are located in Santa Monica, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Monica, CA?
Santa Monica, CA private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Monica, CA?
57% of private preschools in Santa Monica, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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