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Merced Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,171 students in Merced, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private preschools in Merced, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,171
  • Average Tuition: $8,377
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 1,171
  • Average Tuition: $8,377
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 47%
  • View Merced, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Merced Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of Mercy School
Our Lady Of Mercy School
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Catholic
1400 E 27th St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-7496
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Stone Ridge Christian Elementary Photo
Stone Ridge Christian Elementary
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
2738 Dan Ward Rd
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
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Stone Ridge Christian School Photo
Stone Ridge Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 320 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Christian
2769 Dan Ward Road
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 386-0322
(1)
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Map of Harest Christian School
Harest Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Christian
161 E 16th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-0770
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Map of Merced Montessori School
Merced Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
436 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-9823
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St. Paul School Photo
St. Paul School
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2916 Mckee Road
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 383-3302
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Merced, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Acts Christian School
Acts Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students
Pentecostal
2745 E Hwy 140
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 722-6331
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Map of St. Luke's Episcopal School
St. Luke's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Episcopal
350 W Yosemite Avenue
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 723-3907
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Merced, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

6
Private Schools
1,171
Students
+120.9% (+641 students) 10-yr
$8,377
Avg. Tuition
+18.7% (+$1,318) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+41.7% (+5 students) 9-yr
47%
Students of Color
+46.9% (+15.0 pp) 10-yr
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merced)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,252 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearMerced, CA Total Schools
20256
20246
20236
20224
20215
20206
20196
20186
20174
20166
20156
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# Students
1,171 Students
363,795 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025197174191
2024197169187
2023199173185
2022206174188
2021178170184
2020138166179
2019144168182
2018145164181
201775166183
201689163181
201588152173
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% Students of Color
47%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202547%50%32%
202447%49%32%
202346%50%32%
202242%48%31%
202140%48%32%
202042%47%31%
201943%48%31%
201842%47%30%
201719%48%31%
201628%48%31%
201532%47%31%
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0.72
0.70

Diversity Score Trends

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.720.700.65
20240.720.710.65
20230.720.710.65
20220.680.710.64
20210.680.710.64
20200.690.710.64
20190.700.720.64
20180.700.710.64
20170.570.710.62
20160.620.710.62
20150.650.710.62
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Preschool Students of American Indian Trends

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%2%
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# Asian Students
92 Students
30,535 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258%9%4%
20248%9%5%
20238%9%5%
20228%9%5%
20218%9%5%
20208%9%4%
20197%9%5%
20186%9%5%
20171%9%3%
20163%9%3%
20154%9%3%
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# Hispanic Students
259 Students
43,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
13%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%12%8%
202422%13%8%
202321%13%8%
202214%13%8%
202114%13%7%
202015%13%7%
201918%14%7%
201818%13%7%
20174%13%6%
201614%13%7%
201514%13%6%
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# Black Students
16 Students
12,374 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%4%6%
20241%4%6%
20231%4%6%
20221%4%6%
20211%4%7%
20202%3%7%
20192%3%6%
20182%3%6%
20173%4%6%
20163%4%6%
20152%4%6%
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# White Students
413 Students
114,087 Students
% White Students
35%
33%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202535%32%48%
202435%33%48%
202335%33%48%
202233%36%50%
202137%35%50%
202040%35%51%
201942%36%52%
201842%36%52%
201754%38%54%
201656%38%54%
201548%38%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
2,015 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
382 Students
143,215 Students
% of Others Students
33%
41%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202533%42%34%
202433%40%33%
202334%39%33%
202244%37%31%
202140%37%31%
202035%38%31%
201931%36%30%
201832%37%30%
201737%35%30%
201623%35%29%
201531%35%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
64 Teachers
27,044 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519:114:112:1
202419:114:112:1
202319:114:112:1
202223:114:112:1
202120:114:112:1
202018:114:112:1
201917:114:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201516:114:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
58%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202590%58%51%
202490%57%51%
202390%55%51%
202290%56%51%
202190%56%50%
202090%55%50%
201633%53%49%
201533%51%48%
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Average Class Size
17 students
18 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025171816
2024171816
2023171816
2022181816
2021161816
2020151816
2019141816
2018121816
2017121816
2016121816
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202591211
202491110
202391110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,377
$14,535

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$8,320$15,764$12,988
2024$8,320$15,432$12,643
2023$8,093$14,737$12,143
2022$8,093$13,986$11,665
2021$8,093$13,646$11,446
2020$7,842$13,287$11,205
2019$7,842$13,030$11,020
2018$7,059$12,720$10,760
2017$7,059$12,378$10,507
2016$7,059$11,921$10,136
2015$7,059$11,446$9,809
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
25%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202535%25%31%
202435%25%30%
202335%25%30%
202240%26%29%
202140%25%29%
202030%24%29%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearMerced, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202598%82%83%
202498%87%88%
202398%87%88%
202298%86%88%
202195%86%88%
202095%86%88%
201994%86%88%
201890%87%88%
201790%87%88%
201690%86%88%
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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, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Merced, CA include Stone Ridge Christian Elementary, Our Lady Of Mercy School, and Stone Ridge Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Merced?
6 private preschools are located in Merced.
How diverse are private preschools in Merced?
Merced private preschools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Merced?
83% of private preschools in Merced are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Merced are often viewed compared to one another?

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