St. Anne School Photo

Best Laguna Niguel Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 1,438 students in Laguna Niguel, CA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Laguna Niguel, CA is St. Anne School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
15% of private preschools in Laguna Niguel, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top-Ranked Laguna Niguel Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
29028 Aloma Ave
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
Armenta Learning Academy
Armenta Learning Academy Photo - Learning fun at Armenta Learning Academy!
Alternative School
(27)
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beacon Hill KinderCare
Beacon Hill KinderCare Photo - Beacon Hill KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
25189 Beacon Hill Way
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 240-4004
Gr: NS-PK
Kensington Montessorri School
Montessori School
29702 Kensington Dr
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 363-7373
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Laguna Niguel KinderCare
Laguna Niguel KinderCare Photo - Laguna Niguel KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
30075 Alicia Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-2321
Gr: NS-PK | 77 students
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center Photo
Montessori School
28083 Moulton Pkwy
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-1200
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Marina View Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
25301 Sweet Meadow Lane
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 249-8687
Gr: NS-K | 130 students Tuition listed
Mcdowell School
Mcdowell School Photo - All School Infants - Grade 5, 2021
(1)
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Gr: NS-5 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mission Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
24360 Yosemite Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 643-8311
Gr: PK-K | 161 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori Of Laguna Niguel
Montessori School
31171 Niguel Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 661-5437
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Pacific Prep School
Pacific Prep School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
31341 Niguel Rd Ste H
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 248-8711
Gr: PK-K Avg. class size: 14 students
Tutor Time
Daycare / Preschool
24291 Avila Rd
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 831-8887
Gr: PK-K | 173 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Laguna Niguel, California

Laguna Niguel, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24000 Avila Rd Ste 3409
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Gr: NS | 12 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
27632 El Lazo
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 280-8641
Gr: NS-8 | 57 students
24000 Avila Rd Ste 3409
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Laguna Niguel)
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,438 Students
363,016 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
143 Teachers
26,503 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,840
$15,764
Average Summer Program Cost
$312
$782
Average % on Financial Aid
5%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$32.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
43,008 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
13 Students
12,400 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
680 Students
112,266 Students
% White Students
46%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
648 Students
144,355 Students
% of Others Students
44%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Laguna Niguel, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Laguna Niguel, CA is St. Anne School.
How many private preschools are located in Laguna Niguel?
13 private preschools are located in Laguna Niguel.
How diverse are private preschools in Laguna Niguel?
Laguna Niguel private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Laguna Niguel?
15% of private preschools in Laguna Niguel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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