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Best Chico Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 660 students in Chico, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Chico, CA include Chico Christian School and Notre Dame School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private preschools in Chico, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Chico Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2801 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 879-8989
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students Sports: 7
Notre Dame School
Notre Dame School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
435 Hazel Street
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-2502
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pleasant Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
13539 Garner Ln
Chico, CA 95973
(530) 343-0555
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Chico, California

Chico, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2400 Notre Dame Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-5665
Gr: NS | 29 students
850 Palmetto Ave
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 354-3101
Gr: 1-11 | 19 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Chico, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Chico, CA include Chico Christian School and Notre Dame School.
How many private preschools are located in Chico?
3 private preschools are located in Chico.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Chico?
100% of private preschools in Chico are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Chico are often viewed compared to one another?

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