St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo - First and Eighth grade Christmas Candlelighting Ceremony

Best Petaluma Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 775 students in Petaluma, CA.
The top ranked private preschool in Petaluma, CA is St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
43% of private preschools in Petaluma, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Petaluma Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo - Proud to walk in the Petaluma Veterans Day Parade
(Catholic)
(9)
246 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Bridge Haven School
Alternative School
755 Baywood Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Gr: NS-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Harvest Christian School
Harvest Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
3700 Lakeville Hwy
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2954
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
504 Baker St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Petaluma KinderCare
Petaluma KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1485 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 794-0211
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
825 Middlefield Dr / 211 Spring Hill Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-9222
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Willow Tree School
Montessori School
137 Payran Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-2546
Gr: NS-K | 22 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Petaluma, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Petaluma, CA is St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Petaluma?
7 private preschools are located in Petaluma.
How diverse are private preschools in Petaluma?
Petaluma private preschools are approximately 33% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Petaluma?
43% of private preschools in Petaluma are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Petaluma are often viewed compared to one another?

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