For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 private preschools belonging to Cognia serving 5,447 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Cognia in California include California Crosspoint Academy, Fairmont Schools - Historic Anaheim Campus, and Southlands Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Cognia in California (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 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5300 East La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 234-2771
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 234-2771
Gr: PK-8 | 654 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
1557 W. Mable Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 234-2736
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 234-2736
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Kolbe Academy![Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.]( "Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.")
Alternative School (Catholic)
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Gr: PK-12 | 1,597 student Tuition listed
18550 Farjardo St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 598-9733
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 598-9733
Gr: PK-12 | 525 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Gr: PK-12 | 749 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26333 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(714) 234-2784
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(714) 234-2784
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1 Aura Lane
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 218-6200
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 218-6200
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 24 students
Guidepost Montessori At Alicia
Montessori School
25261 Paseo de Alicia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 340-9739
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 340-9739
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill
Montessori School
25135 Rye Canyon Loop
Valencia, CA 91355
(442) 267-6305
Valencia, CA 91355
(442) 267-6305
Gr: NS-K
Guidepost Montessori at Emeryville![Guidepost Montessori at Emeryville Photo]( "Guidepost Montessori at Emeryville Photo")
Montessori School
1450 63rd St
Emeryville, CA 94608
(442) 267-6305
Emeryville, CA 94608
(442) 267-6305
Gr: NS-K
Guidepost Montessori at Folsom![Guidepost Montessori at Folsom Photo]( "Guidepost Montessori at Folsom Photo")
Montessori School
777 Levy Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(442) 267-6305
Folsom, CA 95630
(442) 267-6305
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores![Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores Photo - Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores]( "Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores Photo - Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores")
Montessori School
28672 Deerpath
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 339-2010
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 339-2010
Gr: PK-K | 86 students
Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley![Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley Photo]( "Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley Photo")
Montessori School
270 Miller Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(442) 267-6305
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(442) 267-6305
Gr: NS-K | 37 students Tuition listed
Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon
Montessori School
19141 Skyline Ranch Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(442) 267-6305
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(442) 267-6305
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
2581 Gobar Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 322-6038
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 322-6038
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
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