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Best Fullerton Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 696 students in Fullerton, CA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Fullerton, CA is Fullerton Child Dev. Center.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private preschools in Fullerton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Fullerton Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fullerton Child Dev. Center
Daycare / Preschool
1701 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 526-7855
Gr: NS | 64 students
Arborland Montessori
Arborland Montessori Photo - The Education Center offers on-site extra-curricular programs to enrich your child's experience at Arborland!
Montessori School
(5)
1700 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-2311
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arborland Montessori-Hughes Campus
Montessori School
(1)
2121 Hughes Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-3111
Gr: NS-8 | 199 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Bumble Bee Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2353 Williamson Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 526-6272
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman
Ivycrest Montessori Private School - Chapman Photo
Montessori School
2025 East Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6091
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Kids Adventure Learning Center
Kids Adventure Learning Center Photo - Our Transitional Kindergarten students are hard at work building strong foundations in language arts, literacy, math, science, and more-preparing for success through hands-on learning and joyful discovery every day!
Daycare / Preschool
1834 W Valencia Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 525-7377
Gr: NS-6 Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4
North Fullerton KinderCare
North Fullerton KinderCare Photo - North Fullerton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3223 North Associated Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 990-6924
Gr: NS-PK | 8 students
Temple Beth Tikvah Early Childhood Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1600 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-9555
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fullerton, California

Fullerton, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
215 S Pine Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-6121
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
400 W Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92632
(714) 525-9689
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students
St. Stephen's Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2311 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 871-6641
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
696 Students
363,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
77%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
70 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Average Class Size
24 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
187 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
28%
9%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
52 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
8%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,000 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
378 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
57%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Fullerton, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Fullerton, CA is Fullerton Child Dev. Center.
How many private preschools are located in Fullerton?
8 private preschools are located in Fullerton.
How diverse are private preschools in Fullerton?
Fullerton private preschools are approximately 77% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Fullerton?
25% of private preschools in Fullerton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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