Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school

Best California Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) serving 3,204 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California include St. Michaels Christian Academy, Maranatha Christian Schools, and Stone Ridge Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private preschools belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Assembly of God).

Top-Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS) in California (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Calvary Chapel Christian School Photo - middle-school
(Christian)
12808 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 803-4076
Gr: PK-12 | 776 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Maranatha Christian Schools
Maranatha Christian Schools Photo - Maranatha Christian Schools: Distinctly academic, undeniably Christian.
(Christian)
(2)
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michaels Christian Academy
St. Michaels Christian Academy Photo - SMCA is located in the heart of beautiful San Clemente in south Orange County.
(Christian)
(5)
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stone Ridge Christian School
Stone Ridge Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
28010 Ironwood Ave
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 485-6088
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Fairfield Christian School
(Assembly of God)
2075 Dover Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 427-2665
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Faith Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
(1)
7737 Highland Ave
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 725-5707
Gr: NS-8 | 100 students
Gardena Christian Academy & Preschool
(Assembly of God)
16311 S Western Ave
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 527-0348
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Tuition listed
Monterey Bay Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(2)
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Gr: PK-12 | 253 students
North Park Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
2901 N Park Way
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 220-0372
Gr: NS | 73 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rise & Shine Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
(1)
25222 Wiley Canyon Rd
Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 338-4274
Gr: PK-K | 126 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed

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