The average private preschool acceptance rate in California is 87% per year (2024).
The most selective school in California is Camelot Kids Preschool and Little Knights, with an acceptance rate of 10%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 10%
60%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 45%
Most Selective Private Preschools in California (2024)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Camelot Kids Preschool and Little Knights![Camelot Kids Preschool and Little Knights Photo - water day, summer program]( "Camelot Kids Preschool and Little Knights Photo - water day, summer program")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: NS-PK
2880 Rowena Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 662-2663
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 662-2663
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Centennial Montessori School![Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.]( "Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-5
27 10th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Montessori Academy-Glendale
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 10%
Grades: PK-K
1920 W Glenoaks Blvd
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 841-9096
Glendale, CA 91201
(818) 841-9096
Rank: #44.
Write Start Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 15%
Grades: NS-4
4453 Precissi Lane
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 956-5437
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 956-5437
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-12
11052 Independence Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 882-8121
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 882-8121
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-5
1335 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
6309 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-6763
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-6763
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-12
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-8
4050 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 460-8940
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 460-8940
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-8
3030 Valley St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-6272
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-6272
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: PK-8
400 W Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 378-5935
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 378-5935
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 47%
Grades: PK-8
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: PK-12
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
180 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Evergreen Montessori School![Evergreen Montessori School Photo - Yerba Buena Rd School, San Jose]( "Evergreen Montessori School Photo - Yerba Buena Rd School, San Jose")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-K
3403 Yerba Buena Road
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 238-7001
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 238-7001
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Hayden Child Care Center![Hayden Child Care Center Photo - Hayden Child Care Center: Educating for Life with the mind and heart of Christ]( "Hayden Child Care Center Photo - Hayden Child Care Center: Educating for Life with the mind and heart of Christ")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-K
819 Buena Vista St
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-9592
Duarte, CA 91010
(626) 359-9592
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-PK
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-K
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Northstar School
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
One Fifty Parker Avenue School![One Fifty Parker Avenue School Photo]( "One Fifty Parker Avenue School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-PK
150 Parker Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-8
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Rank: #14 - 2314. - 23.
Young World Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS
699 Serramonte Blvd, #217,219,220,221,222,233
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-8
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-1102
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-1102
Acceptance Rate: 59%
Grades: NS-5
22555 Oxnard St
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 348-6563
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 348-6563
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
6990 65th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 391-3333
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-12
3051 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
19692 Lexington Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-6
625 S. St. Andrews Place
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-2315
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-2315
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-8
975 N San Carlos Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
3801 Balboa St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 906-2220
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 906-2220
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-8
8780 National Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 841-2505
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 841-2505
Rank: #26 - 3526. - 35.
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten![Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten Photo]( "Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: NS-K
1 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average Private Preschools acceptance rate?
The California average Private Preschools acceptance rate is 87% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private Preschools in California?
The top ranked Private Preschools in California include Camelot Kids Preschool and Little Knights, Centennial Montessori School and Montessori Academy-Glendale.
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