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Best Atascadero Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 284 students in Atascadero, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private preschools in Atascadero, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Preschools in Atascadero, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
3025 Monterey Rd
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-5068
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
North County Christian School
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(Christian)
6225 Atascadero Mall
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-4457
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Atascadero)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
284 Students
363,174 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
17 Teachers
26,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
58%
Average Class Size
17 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,000
$15,707
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$5,651
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
30,340 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
43,248 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
12,193 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
276 Students
112,317 Students
% White Students
72%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,999 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
94 Students
143,604 Students
% of Others Students
24%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Atascadero, CA?
2 private preschools are located in Atascadero, CA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Atascadero?
50% of private preschools in Atascadero are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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