For the 2025 school year, there are 45 blue ribbon private preschools serving 18,386 students in California.
The top ranked blue ribbon private preschools in California include The Nueva Middle School, TVT Community Day School, and California Crosspoint Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,780, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,645.
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)
School
Location
Students
Year
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
611 students
Year: 2016
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
710 students
Year: n/a
Heritage Oak Private School![Heritage Oak Private School Photo]( "Heritage Oak Private School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
635 students
Year: n/a
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
268 students
Year: 2009
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
534 students
Year: 2004
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
542 students
Year: 2021
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
570 students
Year: 2012
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
n/a students
Year: 2021
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
462 students
Year: 2003
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
852 students
Year: 2017
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
153 students
Year: 2016
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
418 students
Year: n/a
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
285 students
Year: 2003
Holy Rosary Catholic School
(Catholic)
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
121 students
Year: n/a
11919 Oxnard Street
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
357 students
Year: 2004
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
744 students
Year: 2007, 2020
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
446 students
Year: n/a
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
960 students
Year: 2010
641 S Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
272 students
Year: n/a
19692 Lexington Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
584 students
Year: 2001
1055 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
499 students
Year: 2010
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
598 students
Year: 2006
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
905 students
Year: 2005
13368 Valleyheart Dr
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-9573
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 784-9573
326 students
Year: n/a
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
283 students
Year: n/a
2323 Las Lomitas Dr
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 968-0428
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
(626) 968-0428
715 students
Year: 2005
12816 El Monte Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
247 students
Year: n/a
901 E Heim Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 921-3188
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 921-3188
400 students
Year: 2009
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
256 students
Year: 1992
1211 N Brand Blvd
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 243-3193
Glendale, CA 91202
(818) 243-3193
143 students
Year: n/a
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
646 students
Year: 2018
23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
1,110 students
Year: 2008
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
246 students
Year: 2016
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
802 students
Year: n/a
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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, TVT Community Day School, and California Crosspoint Academy.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in California?
45 blue ribbon private preschools are located in California.
How much do blue ribbon private preschools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $15,780, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,645.
How diverse are blue ribbon private preschools in California?
California blue ribbon private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
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