Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo - Our school begins prayer each morning here. This prayer area was part of our celebration of 50 years as a school. The Sisters of the Immaculate Conception started this school with the purpose of educating the hearts and minds of children.

Best Fresno County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private preschools serving 3,259 students in Fresno County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Fresno County, CA include St. Anthony Of Padua School, Kerman Christian School, and Carden School Of Fresno.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
53% of private preschools in Fresno County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fresno County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carden School Of Fresno
(6)
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kerman Christian School
(Christian)
15495 W Whitesbridge Ave
Kerman, CA 93630
(559) 846-7200
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School Photo - Our school begins prayer each morning here. This prayer area was part of our celebration of 50 years as a school. The Sisters of the Immaculate Conception started this school with the purpose of educating the hearts and minds of children.
(Catholic)
836 Dewitt Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 299-7504
Gr: PK-8 | 355 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
St. Anthony Of Padua School
St. Anthony Of Padua School Photo
(Catholic)
5680 N. Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 435-0700
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
St. La Salle Elementary School
(Catholic)
404 E Manning Ave
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 638-2621
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Western Christian Academy
Western Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Gr: PK-12 | 749 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Apples Of Gold Educational Center
(Christian)
7272 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-1486
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
Brighten Academy Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1825 Austin Ave
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 900-4352
Gr: PK-K | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Clovis Christian Schools, Llc
(Baptist)
3105 Locan Ave
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 291-6302
Gr: PK-11 | 181 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Clovis KinderCare
Clovis KinderCare Photo - Clovis KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
1785 Villa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 297-1888
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Fairmont Private School
Daycare / Preschool
435 W Fairmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 259-8585
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo - Faith Christian High School 2022International Student Program
(Christian)
450 W Elm St
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-9209
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
First Church Of God Early Enrichment Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
3920 N 1st St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 227-3222
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Fresno Montessori School
Montessori School
1572 E Barstow Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-3669
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Herndon Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1190 West Herndon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
Gr: NS-PK
Imaginarium Learning Center The
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1570 Marion St
Kingsburg, CA 93631
(559) 909-0753
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Kinder Care Learning Center
Kinder Care Learning Center Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1190 W Herndon Ave
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
999 E Teague Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 431-7330
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Woodward Park KinderCare
Woodward Park KinderCare Photo - Woodward Park KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
993 East Champlain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 433-6630
Gr: NS-PK
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Fresno County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
108 N Villa Ave
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 323-1955
Gr: PK-6 | 98 students
4221 N Hughes Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 229-1367
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students
1284 E Bullard Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-2923
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
1626 W Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 229-0205
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 21 students
5123 E Pitt Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 221-6643
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students

Overview

This County (Fresno County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,259 Students
363,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
128 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
58%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,924
$15,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$390
$785
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
194 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
392 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
12%
# Black Students
118 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
888 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
35%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
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
911 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
36%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Fresno County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Fresno County, CA include St. Anthony Of Padua School, Kerman Christian School, and Carden School Of Fresno.
How many private preschools are located in Fresno County?
19 private preschools are located in Fresno County.
How diverse are private preschools in Fresno County?
Fresno County private preschools are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fresno County?
53% of private preschools in Fresno County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Fresno County are often viewed compared to one another?

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