Heritage Montessori School Photo

Best Kern County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 private preschools serving 3,050 students in Kern County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Kern County, CA include Heritage Christian Schools, St. Francis Parish School, and Olive Knolls Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
78% of private preschools in Kern County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Kern County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian Schools
(Mennonite)
(1)
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Olive Knolls Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
(1)
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
(Catholic)
(2)
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
St. Francis Parish School
(Catholic)
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Gr: PK-4 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Gr: NS-12 | 91 students
Canyon Hills Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
7001 Auburn Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
Gr: PK-K | 56 students
First Experiences Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
4600 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
Gr: NS-PK | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Heritage Montessori School
Heritage Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Gr: PK-5 | 103 students Avg. class size: 23 students
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Gr: PK-9 | 133 students
Little Red School House
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Gr: K | 20 students
Little Red School House #3
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Gr: PK-K | 117 students
Noahs Ark Learning Center/preschool
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
175 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Sequoia Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
629 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
Gr: PK-7 | 30 students
Valley Schools
(Christian)
2300 E Brundage Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-5084
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Wonder Window Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8001 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7051
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kern County, California

Kern County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
714 Columbus St # A
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 325-2271
Gr: PK-7 | 52 students
49858 Gorman Post
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-6530
Gr: 1-10 | 9 students
Junester's School Of Achieveme (Closed 2004)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
915 Niles St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 323-6347
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students
Po Box 573
Inyokern, CA 93527
(760) 377-4769
Gr: 4-12 | 26 students
4201 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-6252
Gr: NS-8 | 110 students Tuition listed
New Life Christian School (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
920 W Valley Blvd
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-3813
Gr: K | 58 students
Ridgecrest Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
725 North Fairview
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-9121
Gr: K-6 | 48 students
1732 11th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-9055
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
2222 9th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-2827
Gr: PK-3 | 77 students

Overview

This County (Kern County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,050 Students
363,016 Students
% Average Students of Color
51%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
156 Teachers
26,503 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$15,764
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$5,597
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
10 Students
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
129 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
697 Students
43,008 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
12%
# Black Students
74 Students
12,400 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
905 Students
112,266 Students
% White Students
31%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,998 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
1,108 Students
144,355 Students
% of Others Students
38%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Kern County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Kern County, CA include Heritage Christian Schools, St. Francis Parish School, and Olive Knolls Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Kern County?
18 private preschools are located in Kern County.
How diverse are private preschools in Kern County?
Kern County private preschools are approximately 51% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Kern County?
78% of private preschools in Kern County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Kern County are often viewed compared to one another?

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