For the 2025-26 school year, there are 46 blue ribbon private preschools serving 18,498 students in California.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in California include The Nueva Middle School, California Crosspoint Academy, and Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
The average tuition cost is $16,438, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,687.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked California Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
California Crosspoint Academy![California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.]( "California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.")
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 30 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Oak Private School![Heritage Oak Private School Photo]( "Heritage Oak Private School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(425) 386-7853
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(425) 386-7853
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Mission Basilica School![Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs]( "Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs")
(Catholic)
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
Gr: NS-8 | 265 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition listed
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Gr: NS-8 | 570 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Gr: NS-8 Blue Ribbon year: 2021
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition listed
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Sports: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition listed
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Rosary Catholic School
(Catholic)
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
11919 Oxnard Street
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
Gr: NS-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 744 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
641 S Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
19692 Lexington Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Blue Ribbon year: 2001 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1055 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Gr: NS-8 | 499 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition listed
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School![St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo]( "St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 905 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
13368 Valleyheart Dr
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-9573
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-9573
Gr: PK-8 Sports: 6 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
2323 Las Lomitas Dr
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 968-0428
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 968-0428
Gr: PK-8 | 719 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
12816 El Monte Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
901 E Heim Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 921-3188
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 921-3188
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School![St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School Photo]( "St. Thomas The Apostle Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
2632 W 15th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-4730
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 737-4730
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 29 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 1992 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1211 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 243-3193
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 243-3193
Gr: PK-8 | 143 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2018 Tuition listed
23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Gr: PK-8 | 1,110 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in California include The Nueva Middle School, California Crosspoint Academy, and Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in California?
46 blue ribbon private preschools are located in California.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $16,438, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,687.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in California?
California blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
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