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Best San Clemente Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

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
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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
Gr: NS-PK | 89 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Talega KinderCare
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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

Overview

This Town (San Clemente)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
111 Students
363,098 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
26,506 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
58%
Average Class Size
10 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,000
$15,625
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
201 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
92%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,000 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
n/a
144,324 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

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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