Immanuel Lutheran Preschool Photo

Top 5 Best Orange Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private preschools serving 3,644 students in Orange, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Orange, CA include Holy Family Catholic School, St. John's Lutheran School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
73% of private preschools in Orange, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Orange Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
530 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-6012
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Oakridge Private School
Oakridge Private School Photo - Oakridge offers a safe and secure environment for our students.
(Christian)
(1)
19111 Villa Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 288-1432
Grades: NS-8
| 224 students
St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
154 S Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
Grades: NS-8
| 838 students
St. Norbert Catholic School
St. Norbert Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
300 E Taft Ave
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-6822
Grades: NS-8
| 300 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(8)
901 E Heim Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 921-3188
Grades: NS-8
| 400 students
Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
6500 E. Santiago Canyon
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 639-1946
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
The Childrens House
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1400 E Taft Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 974-7210
Grades: NS-PK
| 140 students
Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School Photo - Academic success starts with learning to read.
(Christian)
(5)
1855 N Orange Olive Road
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-4852
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
147 S Pine St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-2374
Grades: NS
| 67 students
La Purisima School
(Catholic)
(2)
11712 Hewes Street
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 633-5411
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Little Learners Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
272 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 532-5020
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
Little Scholars Academy Of California
Montessori School
1510 W Almond Ave
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 634-8118
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Montessori Far Horizons
Montessori School
264 N Main St
Orange, CA 92868
(171) 499-7833
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Shepherd Montessori Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2261 N Orange Olive Rd
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 283-2857
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Spirit Christian Academy
Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!
(Christian)
815 S Esplanade Str
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
Grades: PK-12
| 139 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Orange, California

Orange, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
815a S Esplanade St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-7797
Grades: K-9
| 71 students
Olive Crest Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
2190 N. Canal Street
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Grades: 2-12
| 136 students
2830 North Glassell Ave
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-0380
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
250 S Prospect St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 633-0402
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Orange, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Orange, CA include Holy Family Catholic School, St. John's Lutheran School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Orange?
15 private preschools are located in Orange.
How diverse are private preschools in Orange?
Orange private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Orange?
73% of private preschools in Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Orange are often viewed compared to one another?

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