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Best California Private Preschools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 1,464 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California include The Quarry Lane School and Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California (2026-27)

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Reformation Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
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Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
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The Quarry Lane School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,092 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California include The Quarry Lane School and Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School.
How many private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in California?
3 private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in California.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in California?
67% of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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1,464
Students
$19,883
Avg. Tuition
74%
Students of Color
13:1
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