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Arroyo Grande Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 322 students in Arroyo Grande, CA.
50% of private preschools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Arroyo Grande Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
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Map of Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 14 students
Montessori School
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
(1)
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Arroyo Grande, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Pacific Coast Christian School
Pacific Coast Christian School
Gr: K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
207 Pilgrim Way
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-1074
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Arroyo Grande, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
322
Students
26
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arroyo Grande)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,254 Schools
# Students
322 Students
364,012 Students
% Students of Color
17%
50%
0.56
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
191 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
59%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
93 Students
143,731 Students
% of Others Students
29%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
27,113 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
58%
Average Class Size
26 students
18 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Arroyo Grande, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Arroyo Grande, CA is St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool.
How many private preschools are located in Arroyo Grande?
2 private preschools are located in Arroyo Grande.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Arroyo Grande?
50% of private preschools in Arroyo Grande are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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