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Best Redding Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 878 students in Redding, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Redding, CA include Bethel Christian School and St. Joseph School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
80% of private preschools in Redding, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Redding Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
933 College View Drive
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 246-6010
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo
(Catholic)
2460 Gold St
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 243-2302
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2970 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 222-2232
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Sports: 6
Montessori Children's House Of Shady Oaks
Montessori School
1410 Victor Ave
Redding, CA 96003
(530) 222-0355
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Avg. class size: 20 students Acceptance rate listed
Mount Calvary Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3961 Alta Mesa Dr
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 221-2451
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Redding, California

Redding, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Schools International (Closed 2022)
Alternative School (Christian)
1649 Galaxy Way
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 355-3190
Gr: K-12 | 100 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Redding)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
878 Students
362,895 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
53 Teachers
26,807 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
58%
Average Class Size
21 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,480
$15,751
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
20 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
30,543 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
43,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
13%
# Black Students
19 Students
12,236 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
446 Students
112,761 Students
% White Students
51%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
301 Students
143,453 Students
% of Others Students
34%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Redding, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Redding, CA include Bethel Christian School and St. Joseph School.
How many private preschools are located in Redding?
5 private preschools are located in Redding.
How diverse are private preschools in Redding?
Redding private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Redding?
80% of private preschools in Redding are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private preschools in Redding are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Redding include: St. Joseph School vs. Bethel Christian School, Bethel Christian School vs. St. Joseph School

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