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Best Encino Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 997 students in Encino, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Encino, CA include Our Lady Of Grace School and St. Cyril Of Jerusalem School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
40% of private preschools in Encino, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Encino Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Grace School
(Catholic)
17720 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 344-4162
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Tuition listed
St. Cyril Of Jerusalem School
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(Catholic)
4548 Haskell Ave.
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 501-4155
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childs World School - Encino
Daycare / Preschool
6100 Lindley Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8122
Gr: NS-K | 193 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Encino Presbyterian Childrens Center
Encino Presbyterian Childrens Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
4963 Balboa Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 788-9442
Gr: K | 120 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Manhattan Academy I
Montessori School
17719 Palora Street
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 342-4905
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students Avg. class size: 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Encino, California

Encino, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethel Lutheran Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
17500 Burbank Boulevard
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 788-2663
Gr: NS | 37 students

Overview

This Town (Encino)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
997 Students
363,174 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
108 Teachers
26,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
58%
Average Class Size
20 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,713
$15,707
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$778
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,651
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
30,340 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
43,248 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
17 Students
12,193 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
228 Students
112,317 Students
% White Students
23%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,999 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
550 Students
143,604 Students
% of Others Students
55%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Encino, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Encino, CA include Our Lady Of Grace School and St. Cyril Of Jerusalem School.
How many private preschools are located in Encino?
5 private preschools are located in Encino.
How diverse are private preschools in Encino?
Encino private preschools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Encino?
40% of private preschools in Encino are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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