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Arroyo Grande Private Preschools (2026-27)

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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
322
Students
-22.0% (-91 students) 10-yr
$8,225
Avg. Tuition
26
Avg. Class Size
+766.7% (+23 students) 6-yr
17%
Students of Color
-10.5% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-38.5% (-10.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Arroyo Grande)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,250 Schools
# Students
322 Students
362,590 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025161174191
2024126169187
2023129173185
2022123174188
2021101170184
2020109166179
2019110168182
2018137164181
2017144166183
2016144163181
2015207152173
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% Students of Color
17%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%50%32%
202422%49%32%
202321%50%32%
202221%48%31%
202121%48%32%
202020%47%31%
201928%48%31%
201829%47%30%
201719%48%31%
201619%48%31%
201519%47%31%
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0.56
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.560.700.65
20240.590.710.65
20230.590.710.65
20220.590.710.64
20210.550.710.64
20200.570.710.64
20190.570.720.64
20180.620.710.64
20170.570.710.62
20160.570.710.62
20150.560.710.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
30,478 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%9%4%
20243%9%5%
20233%9%5%
20223%9%5%
20212%9%5%
20202%9%4%
20193%9%5%
20184%9%5%
20172%9%3%
20162%9%3%
20152%9%3%
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# Hispanic Students
25 Students
43,618 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%12%8%
20247%13%8%
20237%13%8%
20227%13%8%
20219%13%7%
20208%13%7%
201911%14%7%
201810%13%7%
20178%13%6%
20168%13%7%
20158%13%6%
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# Black Students
3 Students
12,275 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
20231%4%6%
20221%4%6%
20211%4%7%
20201%3%7%
20191%3%6%
20181%3%6%
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# White Students
191 Students
112,977 Students
% White Students
59%
33%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202559%32%48%
202451%33%48%
202350%33%48%
202252%36%50%
202162%35%50%
202058%35%51%
201960%36%52%
201851%36%52%
201756%38%54%
201656%38%54%
201558%38%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,015 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
143,253 Students
% of Others Students
29%
41%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%42%34%
202438%40%33%
202339%39%33%
202237%37%31%
202126%37%31%
202031%38%31%
201925%36%30%
201834%37%30%
201734%35%30%
201634%35%29%
201532%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
26,882 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202516:114:112:1
202418:114:112:1
202318:114:112:1
202218:114:112:1
202112:114:112:1
202013:114:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201822:114:112:1
201724:114:112:1
201624:114:112:1
201526:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202535%58%51%
202435%57%51%
202335%55%51%
202235%56%51%
202158%56%50%
202080%55%50%
201980%56%50%
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Average Class Size
26 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearArroyo Grande, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025261816
2024231816
2023231816
2022231816
2021131816
202031816
201931816
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,225
$15,717
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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