Grace Christian School Photo - Up to date facilities, large athletic field

Best Escondido Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,624 students in Escondido, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Escondido, CA include Escondido Christian School, Calvin Christian School, and St. Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
75% of private preschools in Escondido, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Escondido Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvin Christian School
Calvin Christian School Photo
(Christian)
2000 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-6430
Gr: NS-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido Christian School
Escondido Christian School Photo - Escondido Christian School has been serving our community since 1948 working together with home and church to provide a Christ-centered spiritual, academic, and physical foundation in a Biblically-based environment.
(Christian)
(4)
923 Idaho Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-2071
Gr: NS-12 | 438 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
130 E 13th Ave
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 743-3431
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Sports: 5
Ascension Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1140 N Midway Drive
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 747-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escondido KinderCare
Escondido KinderCare Photo - Building Front
Daycare / Preschool
2415 South Centre City Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 745-2474
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo - Up to date facilities, large athletic field
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
643 W 13th Avenue
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 747-3029
Gr: NS-8 | 252 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lil Country Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1087 W. Country Club Lane
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 291-1100
Gr: NS-PK | 96 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7
Tender Loving Care
Daycare / Preschool
1143 Rocky Point Way
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 489-1278
Gr: K | 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Escondido, California

Escondido, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian L I F E Academy (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
613 W Valley Pkwy
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 741-1233
Gr: K | 5 students

Overview

This Town (Escondido)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,624 Students
363,347 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
106 Teachers
26,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,616
$15,627
Average Summer Program Cost
$290
$785
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,675
$5,581
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.70
# American Indian Students
27 Students
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
165 Students
43,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
12%
# Black Students
102 Students
12,400 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
1,061 Students
112,369 Students
% White Students
68%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,000 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
178 Students
144,451 Students
% of Others Students
11%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Escondido, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Escondido, CA include Escondido Christian School, Calvin Christian School, and St. Mary's School.
How many private preschools are located in Escondido?
8 private preschools are located in Escondido.
How diverse are private preschools in Escondido?
Escondido private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Escondido?
75% of private preschools in Escondido are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Escondido are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Escondido include: Grace Christian School vs. Escondido Christian School

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