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El Cerrito Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 763 students in El Cerrito, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private preschools in El Cerrito, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked El Cerrito Private Preschools (2026-27)

Prospect Sierra School Photo
Prospect Sierra School
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
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Golestan School
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
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St. John The Baptist
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
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El Cerrito, California Private Schools (Closed)

Montessori Family School Photo
Montessori Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
Montessori School
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
(1)
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Tehiyah Day School Photo
Tehiyah Day School
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Jewish
2603 Tassajara Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 233-3013
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Windrush School
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
1800 Elm St
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 970-7580
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El Cerrito, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
763
Students
+94.1% (+370 students) 10-yr
$24,683
Avg. Tuition
-24.3% (-$7,917) 5-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
65%
Students of Color
+160.0% (+40.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (El Cerrito)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,250 Schools
# Students
763 Students
362,590 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025254174191
2024257169187
2023267173185
2022197174188
2021291170184
2020494166179
2019135168182
2018135164181
2017135166183
2016187163181
2015197152173
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% Students of Color
65%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202565%50%32%
202466%49%32%
202330%50%32%
202252%48%31%
202152%48%32%
202011%47%31%
201927%48%31%
201827%47%30%
201744%48%31%
201625%48%31%
201525%47%31%
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0.71
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.710.700.65
20240.710.710.65
20230.520.710.65
20220.340.710.64
20210.240.710.64
20200.240.710.64
20190.330.720.64
20180.330.710.64
20170.330.710.62
20160.330.710.62
20150.380.710.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%2%
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# Asian Students
66 Students
30,478 Students
% Asian Students
10%
9%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%9%4%
202410%9%5%
20237%9%5%
20226%9%5%
20215%9%5%
20205%9%4%
20193%9%5%
20183%9%5%
20173%9%3%
20163%9%3%
20153%9%3%
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# Hispanic Students
57 Students
43,618 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%12%8%
20248%13%8%
20238%13%8%
20224%13%8%
20213%13%7%
20203%13%7%
20194%14%7%
20184%13%7%
20174%13%6%
20164%13%7%
20154%13%6%
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# Black Students
83 Students
12,275 Students
% Black Students
12%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513%4%6%
202412%4%6%
202310%4%6%
20224%4%6%
20213%4%7%
20203%3%7%
20193%3%6%
20183%3%6%
20173%4%6%
20163%4%6%
20153%4%6%
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# White Students
302 Students
112,977 Students
% White Students
46%
33%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%32%48%
202445%33%48%
202368%33%48%
202281%36%50%
202187%35%50%
202087%35%51%
201981%36%52%
201881%36%52%
201781%38%54%
201681%38%54%
201578%38%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
150 Students
143,253 Students
% of Others Students
23%
41%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%42%34%
202425%40%33%
20237%39%33%
20224%37%31%
20212%37%31%
20202%38%31%
20198%36%30%
20188%37%30%
20178%35%30%
20168%35%29%
201511%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
120 Teachers
26,882 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256:114:112:1
20246:114:112:1
20237:114:112:1
20226:114:112:1
20215:114:112:1
20205:114:112:1
20198:114:112:1
20188:114:112:1
20178:114:112:1
20166:114:112:1
20156:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
44%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2020-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202544%58%51%
202444%57%51%
202344%55%51%
202244%56%51%
202144%56%50%
202044%55%50%
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Average Class Size
18 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025181816
2024181816
2023171816
2022181816
2021171816
2020121816
2019181816
2018181816
2017181816
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,683
$15,717

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$24,683$15,764$12,988
2024$24,508$13,486$10,159
2023$30,820$12,933$9,500
2022$27,635$11,654$8,989
2021$29,635$11,328$8,661
2020$32,600$10,673$8,383
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Average Summer Program Cost
$580
$779

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$580$782$767
2024$580$748$721
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Average % on Financial Aid
37%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202537%25%31%
202437%25%30%
202333%25%30%
202227%26%29%
202133%25%29%
202033%24%29%
201951%25%28%
201851%24%27%
201751%24%26%
201651%22%25%
201551%22%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,300
$5,800

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$19,300$5,597$4,864
2024$19,300$5,756$4,788
2023$17,300$6,813$4,663
2022$17,300$6,489$4,366
2021$15,300$4,847$4,213
2020$15,300$4,841$4,101
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
83%
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in El Cerrito, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in El Cerrito, CA is Prospect Sierra School.
How many private preschools are located in El Cerrito?
3 private preschools are located in El Cerrito.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in El Cerrito?
33% of private preschools in El Cerrito are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in El Cerrito are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in El Cerrito include: Golestan School vs. Prospect Sierra School, Golestan School vs. St. John The Baptist

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