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 Episcopal and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked San Clemente Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
107 W Marquita
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 366-9468
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students
San Clemente, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creekside Christian (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
620 Camino De Los Mares Suite E447
San Clemente, CA 92673
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 Episcopal and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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