Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom

Best Lancaster Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,538 students in Lancaster, CA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Lancaster, CA is Desert Christian Schools.
20% of private preschools in Lancaster, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Lancaster Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Desert Christian Schools
(Christian)
(6)
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Gr: PK-12 | 1,328 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Desert Montessori
Montessori School
1030 W Avenue L8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 262-6066
Gr: NS-K | 12 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Lancaster East KinderCare
Lancaster East KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
44400 Foxton Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 948-1767
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Lancaster West KinderCare
Lancaster West KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
43536 22nd St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536
(661) 948-3570
Gr: NS-PK | 78 students
Lancaster-montessori Pre School Inc.
Montessori School
933 W Newgrove St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 723-0026
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Lancaster, California

Lancaster, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Lutheran Christian Academy (Closed 2026)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
856 W Newgrove St
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-1018
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
44339 Beech Avenue
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 942-2137
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
43137 Venture St
Lancaster, CA 93535
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
177 Holston Dr
Lancaster, CA 93535
(833) 782-6922
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students

Overview

This Town (Lancaster)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,538 Students
362,432 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
26,766 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
58%
Average Class Size
12 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
79 Students
30,535 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
121 Students
43,563 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
13%
# Black Students
81 Students
12,191 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
422 Students
112,615 Students
% White Students
27%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,016 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
851 Students
143,243 Students
% of Others Students
55%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Lancaster, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Lancaster, CA is Desert Christian Schools.
How many private preschools are located in Lancaster?
5 private preschools are located in Lancaster.
How diverse are private preschools in Lancaster?
Lancaster private preschools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Lancaster?
20% of private preschools in Lancaster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private preschools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?

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