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 California Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private preschools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) serving 1,822 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in California include Santa Clara Elementary School and Kolbe Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS) in California (2025)

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
Santa Clara Elementary School
(Catholic)
324 South E Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 483-6935
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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