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Rancho Santa Fe Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 592 students in Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rancho Santa Fe Private Preschools (2026-27)

Horizon Prep Photo
Horizon Prep
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
6233 El Apajo Road
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 381-8888
(4)
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Map of The Nativity School
The Nativity School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
6309 El Apajo
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
(858) 756-6763
(3)
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Rancho Santa Fe, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
592
Students
$20,800
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rancho Santa Fe)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,253 Schools
# Students
592 Students
363,700 Students
% Students of Color
32%
50%
0.58
0.70
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
12%
# Black Students
18 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
350 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
59%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
145 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
25%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
59 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
58%
Average Class Size
22 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,800
$14,558
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
30%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Rancho Santa Fe, CA include The Nativity School and Horizon Prep.
How many private preschools are located in Rancho Santa Fe?
2 private preschools are located in Rancho Santa Fe.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Rancho Santa Fe?
100% of private preschools in Rancho Santa Fe are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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