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Best Fresno Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,259 students in Fresno, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Fresno, CA include St. Anthony Of Padua School and Carden School Of Fresno.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
30% of private preschools in Fresno, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Fresno 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
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
Apples Of Gold Educational Center
(Christian)
7272 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-1486
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
Fairmont Private School
Daycare / Preschool
435 W Fairmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 259-8585
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
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
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fresno, California

Fresno, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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 Town (Fresno)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,259 Students
363,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
58%
Average Class Size
21 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,748
$15,631
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
179 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
14%
9%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
12%
# Black Students
39 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
464 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
37%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
4 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
460 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
37%
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, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Fresno, CA include St. Anthony Of Padua School and Carden School Of Fresno.
How many private preschools are located in Fresno?
10 private preschools are located in Fresno.
How diverse are private preschools in Fresno?
Fresno private preschools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fresno?
30% of private preschools in Fresno are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?

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