Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.

Best Napa County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 3,004 students in Napa County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Napa County, CA include St. John's Lutheran School, St. Apollinaris School, and St. Helena Montessori School And Farm.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
42% of private preschools in Napa County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Napa County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Kolbe Academy
Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.
Alternative School (Catholic)
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Gr: PK-12 | 1,597 student Tuition listed
St. Apollinaris School
(Catholic)
3700 Lassen Street
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 224-6525
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition listed
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm
St. Helena Montessori School And Farm Photo - St. Helena Montessori 880 College Ave. St. Helena Ca. 94574
Montessori School
880 College Avenue
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 963-1527
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3521 Linda Vista Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 226-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
2645 Laurel Street
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 252-2191
Gr: PK-9 | 10 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Hopper Creek Montessori
Montessori School
2141 2nd Street
Napa, CA 94559
(170) 722-5535
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Napa Montessori Children's House Inc.
Montessori School
29 Winestone Ct
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 266-1596
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Nature's Way Montessori
Montessori School
3051 Browns Valley Rd
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 226-5437
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Tuition listed
New Horizons Montessori
Montessori School
900 Fairgrounds Dr
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 644-5066
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students
Sun And Stars Montessori School
Montessori School
1425 Oak Ave
Saint Helena, CA 94574
(707) 967-1984
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Sunrise Montessori Of Napa Valley
Montessori School
1226 Salvador Ave
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 260-5817
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students
Veritas Christian Academy
Veritas Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
2659 1st St., Suite B
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-7226
Gr: NS-8 | 264 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Napa County, California

Napa County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Aldea School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
4002 Jefferson St
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 224-5510
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students
2800 Jefferson St. Suite 7
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 889-0190
Gr: 1-12 | 123 students Tuition listed
The Oxbow School (Closed 2024)
Special Program Emphasis
530 3rd Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6000
Gr: 10-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
983 Napa St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 224-8388
Gr: K-8 | 130 students

Overview

This County (Napa County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,004 Students
363,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
122 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
58%
Average Class Size
22 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,917
$15,631
Average % on Financial Aid
17%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.70
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
173 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
57 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,361 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
74%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,000 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
507 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
16%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Napa County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Napa County, CA include St. John's Lutheran School, St. Apollinaris School, and St. Helena Montessori School And Farm.
How many private preschools are located in Napa County?
12 private preschools are located in Napa County.
How diverse are private preschools in Napa County?
Napa County private preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Napa County?
42% of private preschools in Napa County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Napa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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