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Best California Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 247 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 65,460 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California include All Souls World Language Catholic School, Incarnation Parish School, and St. Michael's School.
The average tuition cost is $9,580, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,717.
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 247

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 247

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California (2026-27)

Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
1301 Rollin St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 799-4354
(23)
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Mission Basilica School
Gr: NS-8 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
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St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School Photo
St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School
Gr: PK-12 | 707 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
32650 Avenida Lestonnac
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
(32)
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Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin Photo
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin
Gr: NS-8 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
16791 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
(19)
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Map of St. Michael's School
St. Michael's School
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
15542 Pomerado Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 485-1303
(1)
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Saint Simon Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
(3)
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All Souls World Language Catholic School Photo
All Souls World Language Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
29 S Electric Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
(1)
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Map of Ascension Catholic School
Ascension Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
500 West 111th Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
(323) 756-4085
(1)
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
14146 Olive St
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-7701
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George Mccann Memorial Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
200 E Race Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-5831
(1)
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Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
148 South Linden Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 275-8601
(6)
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Map of Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
8160 Gold Coast Dr
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-1522
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Holy Angels School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Catholic
20 Reiner St
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-0220
(3)
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Holy Angels School
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
360 Campus Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 422-6360
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Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
(4)
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Map of Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
530 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-6012
(1)
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Holy Family Grade School Photo
Holy Family Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
400 South Louise Street
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 243-9239
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Map of Holy Name Elementary School
Holy Name Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
1560 40th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-4077
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Map of Holy Name Of Mary Elementary School
Holy Name Of Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 35 students
Catholic
124 S San Dimas Canyon Rd
San Dimas, CA 91773
(909) 542-0449
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Map of Holy Rosary Catholic School
Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California include All Souls World Language Catholic School, Incarnation Parish School, and St. Michael's School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in California?
247 private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are located in California.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $9,580, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,717.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California?
California private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) are religiously affiliated in California?
100% of private preschools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
247
Private Schools
65,460
Students
$9,580
Avg. Tuition
62%
Students of Color
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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