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California Catholic Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 298 catholic private preschools serving 85,564 students in California. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in California.

The catholic private preschools in California include Mission Basilica School, Holy Family Catholic School, and All Souls World Language Catholic School.

The average tuition cost is $8,740, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $14,555.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 298
# Students Served: 85,564

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 298
# Students Served: 85,564

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private preschools in California?

The catholic private preschools in California include Mission Basilica School, Holy Family Catholic School, and All Souls World Language Catholic School.

How many catholic private preschools are located in California?

298 catholic private preschools are located in California.

How much do catholic private preschools cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $8,740, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $14,555.

How diverse are catholic private preschools in California?

California catholic private preschools are approximately 59% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.

California Catholic Private Preschools Trends

298

Private Schools

85,564

Students

$8,740

Avg. Tuition

59%

Students of Color

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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