Irvine Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 33 private preschools serving 4,799 students in Irvine, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
27% of private preschools in Irvine, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 33
  • # Students Served: 4,799
  • Average Tuition: $6,561
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 61%
  • View Irvine, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 33
  • # Students Served: 4,799
  • Average Tuition: $6,561
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 61%
  • View Irvine, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Irvine Private Preschools (2026-27)

LePort Montessori Preschool of Irvine Spectrum North Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 7
1 Technology Drive Bldg. A
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 427-3968
LePort Montessori Preschool of Irvine Westpark Photo
Gr: K | 5 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1055 San Marino
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 816-1804
LePort Montessori Preschool of Irvine - Mandarin Immersion Photo
Gr: K | 12 students
Montessori School
3935 Alton Parkway West Park Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 749-4215
LePort Montessori Preschool of Irvine Orchard Hills Photo
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Montessori School
3979 & 3983 Portola Parkway
Irvine, CA 92602
(949) 570-6473
LePort Montessori Preschool of Irvine Spectrum South Photo
Gr: NS
Daycare / Preschool
1 Technology Drive Bldg. H, Ste. 100
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 919-5743
Aronoff Preschool Photo
Gr: NS | 295 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
New Horizon Elementary School - Irvine Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Islamic
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Map of New Horizon School Irvine Upper Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Islamic
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Gr: PK-K | 282 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
TVT Community Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Jewish
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
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Bearpaw KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 76 students
Daycare / Preschool
1 Bear Paw
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 552-3222
Map of Buldarian School Of Orange County
Gr: PK | 35 students
53 Costero Aisle
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 415-5141
Map of The Children's Center Of St. An
Gr: NS-PK | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
4400 Barranca Pkwy
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 651-0198
Map of Childtime Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Daycare / Preschool
4876 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-4533
Map of Christian Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 164 students
Montessori School (Christian)
7230 Trabuco Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 653-1091
Map of Dreamland Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
5101 Walnut Ave
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-3367
Map of Great Foundations Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Montessori School
4980 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-9500
Map of Great Foundations Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 237 students
Montessori School
6304 Irvine Blvd
Irvine, CA 92620
(714) 389-2400
Irvine KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5396 Walnut Ave.
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 551-6808
Map of Irvine Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students
Montessori School
17575 Cartwright Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 752-7217
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Irvine, California Private Schools (Closed)

Leport Schools Photo
Gr: PK-K | 121 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
26 Lake Road
Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 525-9922
Map of Prestige Preschool Academy
Gr: PK-K | 91 students
Daycare / Preschool
16498 Royal Oak
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Renascence School International Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students
26 Lake Rd.
Irvine, CA 92604
(714) 783-7070
Map of Spectrum Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School (Christian)
8673 Irvine Center Dr
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 783-5331

Irvine, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Irvine, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Irvine, CA include TVT Community Day School, Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten, and Aronoff Preschool.
How many private preschools are located in Irvine?
33 private preschools are located in Irvine.
How diverse are private preschools in Irvine?
Irvine private preschools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Irvine?
27% of private preschools in Irvine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
Which private preschools in Irvine are often viewed compared to one another?

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