Best Murrieta Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 845 students in Murrieta, CA.

The private preschool in Murrieta, CA is Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools.

The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.

17% of private preschools in Murrieta, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Murrieta Private Preschools (2026)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools

(Christian)

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24275 Monroe Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 834-9190

Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center

Daycare / Preschool

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23656 Clinton Keith Rd
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-9395

Gr: PK-K | 74 students

Kiddie Academy Of Murrieta

Daycare / Preschool

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41755 Juniper St
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-0545

Gr: PK-6 | 102 students

Murrieta KinderCare

Daycare / Preschool

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24369 Skyview Ridge Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 696-0825

Gr: NS-PK | 59 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Murrieta Ranch Preschool

Daycare / Preschool

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24850 Lincoln Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 677-0207

Gr: PK-K | 208 students Tuition listed

Tutor Time Child Care/learning Center

Daycare / Preschool

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26624 Margarita Rd
Murrieta, CA 92563
(951) 461-7900

Gr: K | 11 students Tuition listed

[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Murrieta, California

Murrieta, California Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Promise Christian Preschool (Closed 2025)

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)

25664 Madison Ave
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-8201

Gr: PK-2 | 92 students

Overview

This Town (Murrieta)

This State (CA)

# Schools

6 Schools

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Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools
Year	Murrieta, CA Total Schools
2025	6
2024	7
2023	7
2022	6
2021	6
2020	7
2019	5
2018	5
2017	5
2016	5
2015	5

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Student Body:

# Students

845 Students

363,163 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	141	174	191
2024	134	169	187
2023	136	173	185
2022	127	174	188
2021	169	170	184
2020	157	166	179
2019	167	168	182
2018	167	164	181
2017	170	166	183
2016	205	163	181
2015	205	152	173

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% Average Students of Color

28%

50%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	28%	50%	32%
2024	28%	49%	32%
2023	36%	50%	32%
2022	32%	48%	31%
2021	33%	48%	32%
2020	33%	47%	31%
2019	31%	48%	31%
2018	31%	47%	30%
2017	38%	48%	31%
2016	38%	48%	31%
2015	38%	47%	31%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

44 Teachers

26,512 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	19:1	14:1	12:1
2024	20:1	14:1	12:1
2023	19:1	14:1	12:1
2022	27:1	14:1	12:1
2021	22:1	14:1	12:1
2020	23:1	14:1	12:1
2019	18:1	14:1	12:1
2018	18:1	14:1	12:1
2017	19:1	14:1	12:1
2016	23:1	14:1	12:1
2015	23:1	14:1	13:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

58%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	30%	58%	51%
2024	30%	57%	51%
2023	30%	55%	51%
2022	30%	56%	51%
2021	28%	56%	50%
2020	28%	55%	50%
2019	28%	56%	50%
2018	28%	54%	50%
2017	28%	54%	49%
2016	28%	53%	49%
2015	28%	51%	48%

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Average Class Size

15 students

18 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	15	18	16
2024	20	18	16
2023	20	18	16
2022	20	18	16
2021	28	18	16
2020	28	18	16
2019	28	18	16
2018	28	18	16
2017	28	18	16
2016	28	18	16
2015	28	17	16

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,708

$15,631

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	$16,708	$15,764	$12,988
2024	$8,416	$13,486	$10,159
2023	$8,416	$12,933	$9,500
2022	$8,416	$11,654	$8,989
2021	$6,900	$11,328	$8,661
2020	$6,900	$10,673	$8,383
2019	$6,900	$10,366	$8,266
2018	$6,900	$9,953	$7,888
2017	$6,900	$9,748	$7,628
2016	$5,324	$9,284	$7,230
2015	$5,324	$8,988	$6,984

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Average Acceptance Rate

90%

82%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2022-2025)
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	90%	82%	83%
2024	90%	87%	88%
2023	90%	87%	88%
2022	90%	86%	88%

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Average Endowment Size

$2 million

$31.27 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60

0.70

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	0.60	0.70	0.65
2024	0.59	0.71	0.65
2023	0.69	0.71	0.65
2022	0.68	0.71	0.64
2021	0.68	0.71	0.64
2020	0.67	0.71	0.64
2019	0.67	0.72	0.64
2018	0.67	0.71	0.64
2017	0.68	0.71	0.62
2016	0.68	0.71	0.62
2015	0.68	0.71	0.62

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# American Indian Students

5 Students

1,693 Students

% American Indian Students

n/a

# Asian Students

14 Students

30,302 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	2%	9%	4%
2024	1%	9%	5%
2023	5%	9%	5%
2022	6%	9%	5%
2021	6%	9%	5%
2020	5%	9%	4%
2019	6%	9%	5%
2018	6%	9%	5%
2017	6%	9%	3%
2016	6%	9%	3%
2015	6%	9%	3%

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# Hispanic Students

54 Students

43,007 Students

% Hispanic Students

12%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	6%	12%	8%
2024	6%	13%	8%
2023	13%	13%	8%
2022	14%	13%	8%
2021	14%	13%	7%
2020	13%	13%	7%
2019	16%	14%	7%
2018	16%	13%	7%
2017	16%	13%	6%
2016	14%	13%	7%
2015	14%	13%	6%

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# Black Students

24 Students

12,399 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	3%	4%	6%
2024	3%	4%	6%
2023	4%	4%	6%
2022	3%	4%	6%
2021	3%	4%	7%
2020	3%	3%	7%
2019	3%	3%	6%
2018	3%	3%	6%
2017	3%	4%	6%
2016	3%	4%	6%
2015	3%	4%	6%

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# White Students

311 Students

112,259 Students

% White Students

37%

32%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	37%	32%	48%
2024	34%	33%	48%
2023	41%	33%	48%
2022	41%	36%	50%
2021	41%	35%	50%
2020	39%	35%	51%
2019	51%	36%	52%
2018	51%	36%	52%
2017	47%	38%	54%
2016	42%	38%	54%
2015	42%	38%	54%

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# Hawaiian Students

5 Students

2,000 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

432 Students

144,386 Students

% of Others Students

51%

42%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Murrieta, CA Average	California (CA) Average	National Average
2025	50%	42%	34%
2024	54%	40%	33%
2023	37%	39%	33%
2022	36%	37%	31%
2021	36%	37%	31%
2020	40%	38%	31%
2019	23%	36%	30%
2018	23%	37%	30%
2017	27%	35%	30%
2016	35%	35%	29%
2015	35%	35%	29%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

1 extracurriculars

7 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

11 sports

6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Murrieta, CA?

The private preschools in Murrieta, CA is Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools.

How many private preschools are located in Murrieta?

6 private preschools are located in Murrieta.

How diverse are private preschools in Murrieta?

Murrieta private preschools are approximately 28% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.

What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Murrieta?

17% of private preschools in Murrieta are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Which private preschools in Murrieta are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private preschools in Murrieta include: Murrieta Ranch Preschool vs. Calvary Murrieta Christian Schools

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