St. Michaels Christian Academy Photo - SMCA is located in the heart of beautiful San Clemente in south Orange County.

Best San Clemente Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 111 students in San Clemente, CA.
The top ranked private preschool in San Clemente, CA is St. Michaels Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
67% of private preschools in San Clemente, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top Ranked San Clemente Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Michaels Christian Academy
St. Michaels Christian Academy Photo - SMCA is located in the heart of beautiful San Clemente in south Orange County.
(Christian)
(5)
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Savior's Lutheran School
Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Talega KinderCare
Talega KinderCare Photo - Talega KinderCare
Montessori School
1141 Puerta del Sol
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 361-4860
Gr: NS-PK
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San Clemente, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
Gr: K-12 | 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in San Clemente, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in San Clemente, CA is St. Michaels Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in San Clemente?
3 private preschools are located in San Clemente.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Clemente?
67% of private preschools in San Clemente are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

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