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Salinas Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 587 students in Salinas, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private preschools in Salinas, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Salinas Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: NS-8 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
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Map of Madonna Del Sasso School
Madonna Del Sasso School
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Catholic
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
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Salinas, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
Soaring Eagles Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students
Christian
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
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Map of Winham Street Christian Academy
Winham Street Christian Academy
Gr: 3-11 | 28 students
Christian
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
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Salinas, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
587
Students
30
Avg. Class Size
79%
Students of Color
22:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Salinas)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,253 Schools
# Students
587 Students
363,700 Students
% Students of Color
79%
50%
0.68
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
9%
9%
# Hispanic Students
288 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
100 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
17%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
1%
# Others Students
125 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
21%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Average Class Size
30 students
18 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Salinas, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Salinas, CA is Sacred Heart School.
How many private preschools are located in Salinas?
2 private preschools are located in Salinas.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Salinas?
100% of private preschools in Salinas are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Salinas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Salinas include: Madonna Del Sasso School vs. Sacred Heart School, Sacred Heart School vs. Madonna Del Sasso School

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