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Fresno Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,259 students in Fresno, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
30% of private preschools in Fresno, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of God).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,259
  • Average Tuition: $6,748
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Fresno, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,259
  • Average Tuition: $6,748
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 45%
  • View Fresno, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Fresno Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. Anthony Of Padua School Photo
St. Anthony Of Padua School
Gr: PK-6 | 585 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
5680 N. Maroa Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704
(559) 435-0700
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Map of Apples Of Gold Educational Center
Apples Of Gold Educational Center
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
Christian
7272 W Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93723
(559) 276-1486
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Map of Carden School Of Fresno
Carden School Of Fresno
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
(6)
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Map of Fairmont Private School
Fairmont Private School
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Daycare / Preschool
435 W Fairmont Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 259-8585
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Map of First Church Of God Early Enrichment Center
First Church Of God Early Enrichment Center
Gr: PK-K | 105 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
3920 N 1st St
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 227-3222
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Map of Fresno Montessori School
Fresno Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Montessori School
1572 E Barstow Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 432-3669
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Map of Herndon Avenue KinderCare
Herndon Avenue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1190 West Herndon Ave.
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
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Kinder Care Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 74 students
Daycare / Preschool
1190 W Herndon Ave
Fresno, CA 93650
(559) 438-7740
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Map of La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
999 E Teague Ave
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 431-7330
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Woodward Park KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
993 East Champlain Dr.
Fresno, CA 93720
(559) 433-6630
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Fresno, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students
4221 N Hughes Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 229-1367
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Map of Mountain View Christian School
Mountain View Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 64 students
Church of Christ
1284 E Bullard Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 435-2923
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Map of Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Catholic
1626 W Princeton Ave
Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 229-0205
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Map of West Fresno Christian Academy, Inc.
West Fresno Christian Academy, Inc.
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students
Christian
5123 E Pitt Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 221-6643
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Fresno, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

10
Private Schools
-41.2% (-7 schools) 10-yr
1,259
Students
-24.2% (-402 students) 10-yr
$6,748
Avg. Tuition
+3.8% (+$248) 10-yr
21
Avg. Class Size
+23.5% (+4 students) 10-yr
45%
Students of Color
-21.1% (-12.0 pp) 10-yr
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+15.8% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fresno)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,250 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearFresno, CA Total Schools
202510
202410
202310
20229
202110
202012
201912
201814
201714
201614
201517
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# Students
1,259 Students
362,590 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025157174191
2024156169187
2023157173185
2022163174188
2021124170184
2020155166179
2019184168182
2018178164181
2017166166183
2016122163181
2015119152173
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% Students of Color
45%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202545%50%32%
202445%49%32%
202351%50%32%
202248%48%31%
202148%48%32%
202049%47%31%
201945%48%31%
201853%47%30%
201757%48%31%
201660%48%31%
201557%47%31%
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0.71
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.710.700.65
20240.710.710.65
20230.740.710.65
20220.740.710.64
20210.650.710.64
20200.650.710.64
20190.700.720.64
20180.710.710.64
20170.730.710.62
20160.730.710.62
20150.720.710.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
179 Students
30,478 Students
% Asian Students
14%
9%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%9%4%
202415%9%5%
202316%9%5%
202214%9%5%
20213%9%5%
20204%9%4%
20194%9%5%
20184%9%5%
20175%9%3%
20164%9%3%
20154%9%3%
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# Hispanic Students
115 Students
43,618 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
13%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%12%8%
20249%13%8%
202319%13%8%
202216%13%8%
202120%13%7%
202020%13%7%
201925%14%7%
201823%13%7%
201729%13%6%
201631%13%7%
201530%13%6%
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# Black Students
39 Students
12,275 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20253%4%6%
20243%4%6%
20232%4%6%
20222%4%6%
20212%4%7%
20202%3%7%
20193%3%6%
20184%3%6%
20175%4%6%
20165%4%6%
20155%4%6%
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# White Students
464 Students
112,977 Students
% White Students
37%
33%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202537%32%48%
202437%33%48%
202336%33%48%
202236%36%50%
202122%35%50%
202022%35%51%
201926%36%52%
201827%36%52%
201729%38%54%
201628%38%54%
201528%38%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
460 Students
143,253 Students
% of Others Students
37%
41%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202536%42%34%
202436%40%33%
202327%39%33%
202231%37%31%
202152%37%31%
202051%38%31%
201941%36%30%
201841%37%30%
201732%35%30%
201632%35%29%
201533%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
26,882 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522:114:112:1
202421:114:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202214:114:112:1
202117:114:112:1
202016:114:112:1
201917:114:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201718:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201519:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202585%58%51%
202485%57%51%
202385%55%51%
202285%56%51%
202168%56%50%
202050%55%50%
201933%56%50%
201850%54%50%
201750%54%49%
201650%53%49%
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Average Class Size
21 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025211816
2024211816
2023231816
2022231816
2021181816
2020191816
2019191816
2018191816
2017181816
2016181816
2015171716
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,748
$15,717

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$6,748$15,764$12,988
2024$8,495$13,486$10,159
2023$8,495$12,933$9,500
2022$8,495$11,654$8,989
2021$8,495$11,328$8,661
2020$8,495$10,673$8,383
2019$7,150$10,366$8,266
2018$7,150$9,953$7,888
2017$7,150$9,748$7,628
2016$7,150$9,284$7,230
2015$6,500$8,988$6,984
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearFresno, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202595%82%83%
202495%87%88%
202395%87%88%
202295%86%88%
202195%86%88%
202095%86%88%
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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 is St. Anthony Of Padua School.
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 Christian and Church of God).
Which private preschools in Fresno are often viewed compared to one another?

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