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Palm Desert Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,195 students in Palm Desert, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
43% of private preschools in Palm Desert, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Palm Desert Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
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Map of The Academy Pdpcp
The Academy Pdpcp
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
47321 Highway 74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 568-4360
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Map of Montessori School Of The Valley
Montessori School Of The Valley
Gr: PK-3 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
43250 Warner Trl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-1888
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Morning Stars Learning Program Photo
Morning Stars Learning Program
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
43-550 Palmila Circle
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 861-4545
(4)
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Map of Palm Desert Learning Tree Center
Palm Desert Learning Tree Center
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students
42675 Washington St
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-8100
(3)
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Map of St. Margaret's Episcopal School
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
47-535 Highway #74
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6268
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Map of Tot Stop Preschool
Tot Stop Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool
77970 Delaware Pl
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 360-6445
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Palm Desert, CA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,195
Students
$7,363
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palm Desert)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,253 Schools
# Students
1,195 Students
363,700 Students
% Students of Color
38%
50%
0.67
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
202 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
12%
# Black Students
44 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
550 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
46%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
361 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
30%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
62 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
58%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,363
$14,558
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$6,298
Average Endowment Size
$7 million
$10.99 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Palm Desert, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Palm Desert, CA is Sacred Heart School.
How many private preschools are located in Palm Desert?
7 private preschools are located in Palm Desert.
How diverse are private preschools in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert private preschools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Palm Desert?
43% of private preschools in Palm Desert are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private preschools in Palm Desert are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Palm Desert include: St. Margaret's Episcopal School vs. Sacred Heart School

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