Our Lady Of Fatima School Photo - First Friday school mass of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Best Merced County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,767 students in Merced County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Merced County, CA include Stone Ridge Christian School, Stone Ridge Christian Elementary, and St. Anthony School.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
90% of private preschools in Merced County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Merced County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Fatima School
Our Lady Of Fatima School Photo - First Friday school mass of the 2011-2012 academic year.
(Catholic)
1625 Center Avenue
Los Banos, CA 93635
(209) 826-2709
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
St. Anthony School
(Catholic)
1801 Winton Way
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-3341
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo - Our 2023 Track Team boys Midget Relay team!
(Christian)
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stone Ridge Christian School
Stone Ridge Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fruitland Christian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
(3)
2100 Fruitland Ave
Atwater, CA 95301
(209) 358-7981
Gr: NS-6 | 116 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harest Christian School
(Christian)
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Merced Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Our Lady Of Miracles
(Catholic)
370 Linden Ave
Gustine, CA 95322
(209) 854-0017
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
St. Paul School
St. Paul School Photo - St. Paul School Nurturing believers, equipping scholars and connecting families in an ever changing world.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Merced County, California

Merced County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
9182 E Stanford Po Box 1047
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-1009
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students
350 W Yosemite Avenue
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-3907
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Merced County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,767 Students
363,304 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
103 Teachers
26,612 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,320
$15,709
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
24%
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
96 Students
30,340 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
408 Students
43,248 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
12%
# Black Students
16 Students
12,193 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
571 Students
112,317 Students
% White Students
32%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,999 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
663 Students
143,600 Students
% of Others Students
38%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Merced County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Merced County, CA include Stone Ridge Christian School, Stone Ridge Christian Elementary, and St. Anthony School.
How many private preschools are located in Merced County?
10 private preschools are located in Merced County.
How diverse are private preschools in Merced County?
Merced County private preschools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Merced County?
90% of private preschools in Merced County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Merced County are often viewed compared to one another?

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