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 Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 2,697 students in Napa, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Napa, CA include St. Apollinaris School, St. John's Lutheran School, and Kolbe Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
50% of private preschools in Napa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Napa 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. 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
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, California

Napa, California 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 Town (Napa)
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,697 Students
363,016 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
90 Teachers
26,503 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
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
$15,764
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
11 Students
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
90 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
167 Students
43,008 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
57 Students
12,400 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,172 Students
112,266 Students
% White Students
75%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,998 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
395 Students
144,355 Students
% of Others Students
14%
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, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Napa, CA include St. Apollinaris School, St. John's Lutheran School, and Kolbe Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Napa?
10 private preschools are located in Napa.
How diverse are private preschools in Napa?
Napa private preschools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Napa?
50% of private preschools in Napa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Napa are often viewed compared to one another?

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