Best Arroyo Grande Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 322 students in Arroyo Grande, CA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Arroyo Grande, CA is St. Patrick Catholic School/Mercy Preschool.
50% of private preschools in Arroyo Grande, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Arroyo Grande Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Gr: PK-K | 14 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Arroyo Grande, California

Arroyo Grande, California Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Arroyo Grande)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
322 Students
363,098 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
20 Teachers
26,506 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
58%
Average Class Size
26 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,225
$15,625
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
25%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
191 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
59%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
93 Students
144,324 Students
% of Others Students
29%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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