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Best Orange County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 275 private preschools serving 48,216 students in Orange County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Orange County, CA include Grace Christian School, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, and Mission Basilica School.
The average tuition cost is $11,134, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,569.
39% of private preschools in Orange County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Orange County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo - Since 1973, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has been dedicated to providing a high standard of college preparatory education, set within the framework of Christ-centered instruction and example. Our staff is committed to partnering with an extremely supportive school community to offer a truly unique educational experience.
(Christian)
(15)
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Grades: PK-12
| 710 students
Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
4545 Myra Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 761-5200
Grades: NS-8
| 579 students
Hephatha Lutheran Church and School
Hephatha Lutheran Church and School Photo - Students attend chapel every week in K-8th, and every other week in Early Childhood. Jesus Time is a daily part of circle time in the EC classroom, and Religion is a part of the K-8th curriculum, as well as Fine Arts, Electives, Academies, Music and PE.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 637-0887
Grades: PK-8
| 318 students
Heritage Oak Private School
Heritage Oak Private School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Mission Basilica School
Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs
(Catholic)
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
Grades: NS-8
| 265 students
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Grades: NS-8
| 702 students
Stoneybrooke Christian School
Stoneybrooke Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(15)
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Grades: NS-8
| 570 students
Stratford School Mission Viejo
Stratford School Mission Viejo Photo
(4)
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 458-1776
Grades: NS-8
| 269 students
Renascence School International
Renascence School International Photo
17620 Fitch Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614
(714) 783-7070
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Stratford School Laguna Niguel
Stratford School Laguna Niguel Photo
29028 Aloma Ave
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 519-2081
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
23262 El Toro Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 830-1461
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Anneliese's Schools
Daycare / Preschool
20062 Laguna Canyon Rd
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-8310
Grades: K
| 400 students
Aronoff Preschool
Aronoff Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400
Grades: NS
| 295 students
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School
(Catholic)
14146 Olive St
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 893-7701
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Calvary Chapel Academy
(Christian)
(2)
18821 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 777-7131
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool Photo
(Christian)
(4)
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 1,039 students
Carden Conservatory
Carden Conservatory Photo
(3)
5702 Clark Drive
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 840-5127
Grades: PK-8
| 107 students
Carden Hall
(2)
1541 Monrovia Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 645-1773
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Christ Cathedral Academy
(Catholic)
13280 Chapman Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 663-2330
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
Christ Lutheran Church and School
Christ Lutheran Church and School Photo - Building confidence through encouragement, students study the life and teachings of Jesus and realizing He not only made an impact on the worldHe changed the world, forever! Through His birth, death and resurrection, He paid the price for our sins and promised eternal life to all who believe.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
760 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-6866
Grades: NS-8
| 348 students
Dana Montessori School
Montessori School
34052 Violet Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Fairmont Private School
5310 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Grades: PK-12
| 1,686 students
Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus
Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus Photo - Edgewood Campus
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
Fairmont San Juan Capistrano
Fairmont San Juan Capistrano Photo - New elementary playground grand opening!
(3)
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
Grades: PK-12
| 418 students
Fairmont Schools - Anaheim Hills Campus
Fairmont Schools - Anaheim Hills Campus Photo
(2)
5300 East La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 234-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
Fairmont Schools - Historic Anaheim Campus
Fairmont Schools - Historic Anaheim Campus Photo
(2)
1557 W. Mable Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 234-2736
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
Fairmont Schools - North Tustin Campus
Fairmont Schools - North Tustin Campus Photo
(9)
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
First Baptist Church Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1010 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(650) 424-1221
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Fullerton Child Dev. Center
Daycare / Preschool
1701 E Chapman Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 526-7855
Grades: NS
| 64 students
Grace Christian Schools
Grace Christian Schools Photo - Are you searching for a school that offers small class sizes and personalized attention for your child in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment? Look no further! Visit Grace Christian Schools TODAY and discover our warm, close-knit community. Experience the difference a small school can make in your child's education and personal growth. We can't wait to welcome you!
(Christian)
(7)
26052 Trabuco Road
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 951-8683
Grades: PK-8
| 685 students
Grace Lutheran School & Preschool
Grace Lutheran School & Preschool Photo - The Lightning Cheerleaders performing at a pep rally.
(Other Lutheran)
5172 Mcfadden Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 899-1600
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Hebrew Academy
Hebrew Academy Photo - The Hebrew Academy`s authentic Judaic program promotes confidence, pride and belonging by creating real hands-on experiences for the students to learn, explore and take pride in our rich Jewish heritage. Through hands on experiences the Hebrew Academy uses every opportunity to bring learning to life for our students - From education to Jewish pride, the children are our future!
(Jewish)
(3)
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Grades: PK-12
| 285 students
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
Preschool-12th Grade 22081 Hidalgo Mission Viejo, Ca. 92691 Jr. High - High School 23302 El Toro Road Lake Forest, Ca. 92630
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 598-9166
Grades: NS-12
| 335 students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
530 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-6012
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Orange County, California

Orange County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ability Plus School (Closed 2004)
220 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Amaanah Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
1309 S Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 991-8961
Grades: PK-5
| 29 students
Anaheim Baptist Temple School (Closed 2004)
(Baptist)
3233 West Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-4530
Grades: 1-12
| 12 students
Anaheim Magnolia Christian School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School (Baptist)
720 S Magnolia Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 871-4635
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Annunciation Catholic School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
215 S Pine Dr
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-6121
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Bel Air Christian School (Closed 2019)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1241 S Brookhurst St
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 635-3924
Grades: NS-K
| 72 students
Brethren Christian High School (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
6931 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Brethren Christian Junior/Senior High (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
6931 Edinger Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 962-6617
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Broderick Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Montessori School
24292 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Grades: PK-3
| 54 students
California Pre-school & Kindergarten (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
19901 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 970-2311
Grades: NS-PK
| 104 students
Carden Heights Of Orange (Closed 2010)
(Baptist)
815a S Esplanade St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-7797
Grades: K-9
| 71 students
CCLC at Ziggurat Child Development Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
24000 Avila Rd Ste 3409
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 360-2004
Grades: NS
| 12 students
Childrens Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
6441 Lincoln Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 821-8010
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
Cornelia Connelly School (Closed 2020)
All-girls (Catholic)
2323 W Broadway
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 776-1717
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Creekside Christian (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Fairmont Private Schools (Closed 2025)
121 S Citron Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-5055
Grades: PK-12
| 1,647 students
Fusion Academy Huntington Beach - Seacliff Village (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2100 Main St., Ste. 260
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Garden Grove Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
13201 Century Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714) 537-3776
Grades: K-8
| 246 students
Heights Christian Schools - San Juan Capistrano Preschool (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
31501 Avenida Los Cerritos
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 429-5660
Grades: NS-PK
| 54 students
Kingdom Life (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
no address
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 329-8620
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
The Learning Experience Early Education Center (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
23421 Madero
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Grades: NS-K
| 78 students
The Learning Village (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
150 E 1st Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Grades: PK-K
| 72 students
Mayflower Preschool (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4111 Katella Ave
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 527-2343
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Olive Crest Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
2190 N. Canal Street
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Grades: 2-12
| 136 students
Orange Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Assembly of God)
2830 North Glassell Ave
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-0380
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Our Lady Of The Pillar School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Grades: NS-8
| 177 students
Park Private Day School (Closed 2006)
261 Monte Vista Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-5171
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Path Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
5202 Lincoln Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 236-1293
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Port Mesa Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
650 Hamilton St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-9181
Grades: K-2
| 22 students
Precious Years Children's Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9691 Bixby Avenue
Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 539-0522
Grades: NS-PK
| 24 students
Prestige Preschool Academy (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
16498 Royal Oak
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 559-6810
Grades: PK-K
| 91 students
Revive Covenant Preschool (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
250 S Prospect St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 633-0402
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
Rock Christian Academy (Closed 2019)
4540 E Riverdale Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
St. Anthony Claret Elementary School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1450 E La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-3284
Grades: NS-8
| 202 students
St. Boniface Parish School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
500 W Chartres Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 772-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Orange County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Orange County, CA include Grace Christian School, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools, and Mission Basilica School.
How many private preschools are located in Orange County?
275 private preschools are located in Orange County.
How much do private preschools cost in Orange County?
The average tuition cost is $11,134, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,569.
How diverse are private preschools in Orange County?
Orange County private preschools are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Orange County?
39% of private preschools in Orange County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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