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Best Oceanside Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 1,565 students in Oceanside, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Oceanside, CA include First Presbyterian Church Preschool and St. Mary Star Of The Sea School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
27% of private preschools in Oceanside, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Oceanside Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2001 S El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-5120
Gr: PK-K | 511 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
St. Mary Star Of The Sea School
(Catholic)
515 Wisconsin Ave
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 722-7259
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Childtime Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
4280 Via Rancho Rd
Oceanside, CA 92057
(877) 220-0584
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Tuition listed
Discovery Isle
Daycare / Preschool
3791 Oceanic Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 433-3911
Gr: PK-K | 174 students
Friendly Christian Academy
(Christian)
1836 Dixie
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 433-2513
Gr: PK-5 | 45 students
Kiddie Academy Cc Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3772 Mission Ave Ste D
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 439-5552
Gr: PK-K | 130 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
4179 Avenida De La Plata
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-5456
Gr: PK-K | 94 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Oceanside
Montessori School
3525 Cannon Rd
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 941-3883
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students
Montessori School Of Oceanside # 2
Montessori School
4760 Oceanside Blvd Ste B10
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 724-8955
Gr: PK-1 | 49 students
Oceanside KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
3536 College Blvd.
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 940-2008
Gr: NS-PK | 88 students
Peppertree Montessori
Montessori School
427 College Blvd Suite I
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 940-1931
Gr: PK-K | 133 students Avg. class size: 20 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Oceanside, California

Oceanside, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5570 Old Ranch Rd
Oceanside, CA 92057
Gr: PK-6 | 13 students
4000 Mystra Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 630-0712
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Oceanside, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Oceanside, CA include First Presbyterian Church Preschool and St. Mary Star Of The Sea School.
How many private preschools are located in Oceanside?
11 private preschools are located in Oceanside.
How diverse are private preschools in Oceanside?
Oceanside private preschools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Oceanside?
27% of private preschools in Oceanside are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Oceanside are often viewed compared to one another?

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