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California Private Preschools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) serving 1,891 students in California.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
Affiliations: 38% of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California include Page Private School - Beverly Hills, The Quarry Lane School, and Page Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8

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

Reformation Lutheran School Photo
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
(3)
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Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo
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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Page Academy Photo
Page Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students
657 Victoria Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-0411
(1)
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Page Academy-hancock Park
Gr: PK-7 | 100 students
565 N Larchmont Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 463-5118
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Map of Page Private School - Beverly Hills
Page Private School - Beverly Hills
Gr: PK-2 | 93 students
Extracurriculars: 12
565 N. Larchmont Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 272-3429
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Page Private School-garden Grove
Gr: NS-6 | 69 students
12111 Buaro Street
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 971-5533
(1)
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The Quarry Lane School Photo
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
(1)
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King Of Kings Christian Academy Photo
King Of Kings Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
13431 Newhope St
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 530-2152
(5)
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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 Page Private School - Beverly Hills, The Quarry Lane School, and Page Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in California?
8 private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are located in California.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California?
California private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are approximately 72% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) are religiously affiliated in California?
38% of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
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Private Schools
1,891
Students
$16,737
Avg. Tuition
72%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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