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Best San Diego Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 63 private preschools serving 13,108 students in San Diego, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Ocean View Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,321, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,631.
48% of private preschools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked San Diego Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Maria Montessori School
Maria Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(12)
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Reformation Lutheran School
Reformation Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool Photo - Our students receive state of the art education
(Episcopal)
3674 7th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-1671
Gr: PK | 63 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Gr: PK-6 | 154 students
The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School Photo - Weekly Memory Time - K-Prep
(Christian)
(2)
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Carmel Mountain Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
(15)
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
Gr: PK-K | 378 students
Chabad Hebrew Academy
Chabad Hebrew Academy Photo - Visit our stunning campus located on 20 acres of wooded forest in Scripps Ranch.
(Jewish)
(10)
10785 Pomerado Rd
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-1996
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
3051 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
Gr: NS-12 | 231 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Francis Parker School
Francis Parker School Photo - 100% of Parker grads go on to college; many of them are admitted to their first choice programs.
(3)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,313 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 68 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
8160 Gold Coast Dr
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-1522
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3
Maranatha Christian Schools
Maranatha Christian Schools Photo - Maranatha Christian Schools: Distinctly academic, undeniably Christian.
(Christian)
(2)
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Gr: PK-12 | 1,007 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 41 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nazareth School, San Diego
(Catholic)
10728 San Diego Mission Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 641-7987
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo - "One Family, Always United"
(Catholic)
(1)
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
Ocean View Christian Academy
Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
Gr: PK-12 | 524 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Ladys School
(Catholic)
650 24th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 233-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Rock Academy
The Rock Academy Photo - Elementary students enjoy interactive learning in the state of the art computer lab.
(Christian)
(2)
2277 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 383 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 Acceptance rate listed
St. Columba School
St. Columba School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3365 Glencolum Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-1882
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
3014 Capps Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 297-1314
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rita's School
(Catholic)
(4)
5165 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 264-0109
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
St. Therese Academy
(Catholic)
6440 St. Therese Way
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Avg. class size: 32 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
San Carlos United Methodist Pr
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
6554 Cowles Mountain Blvd
San Diego, CA 92119
(619) 464-4335
Gr: NS-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
San Diego Jewish Academy
San Diego Jewish Academy Photo - San Diego Jewish Academy student volunteers in Oklahoma - June 2013
(Jewish)
(2)
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
School Of The Madeleine
(Catholic)
1875 Illion St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-6545
Gr: PK-8 | 588 students
3630 Afton Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
Gr: PK-8 | 284 students Tuition listed
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
The Waldorf School Of San Diego Photo - Phenomenological science keep those High Schoolers' interested!
Montessori School
(7)
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Gr: NS-12 | 304 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Warren-walker School
Warren-walker School Photo
(7)
4605 Point Loma Avenue
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-3663
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Abc Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
(6)
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
Gr: NS-PK | 94 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
8360 Lemon Ave
San Diego, CA 91941
(619) 251-0056
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students
Baldwin Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1752 Hornblend St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-5995
Gr: NS | 109 students
Carmel Mountain KinderCare
Carmel Mountain KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
Gr: NS-PK | 85 students
Carmel Valley Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
13340 Hayford Way
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7933
Gr: PK-K | 147 students
Children's Growing Center-First United Methodist
Children's Growing Center-First United Methodist Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2111 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 295-1915
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Children's Workshop
Special Education School
9524 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 521-3990
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Childtime Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
4545 La Jolla Village Drive Suite E-1
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
Gr: K | 12 students
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San Diego, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3450 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 367-5430
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Po Box 34612
San Diego, CA 92163
(858) 603-4812
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
4079 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
Gr: PK-7 | 54 students
277 Rosecrans
San Diego, CA 92106
(877) 280-8526
Gr: K-12
Foundations Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 367-5430
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students Avg. class size: 2 students Acceptance rate listed
1945 Coolidge St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
Gr: K-8 | 88 students
5961 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 298-8277
Gr: 9-12 | 1,478 student
3580 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
Gr: NS | 150 students

Overview

This Town (San Diego)
This State (CA)
# Schools
63 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
13,108 Students
363,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
992 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
58%
Average Class Size
15 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1287
(Out of 1600)
1284
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,321
$15,631
Average Summer Program Cost
$224
$785
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,720
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$33.9 million
$31.27 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
27 Students
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
788 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%
# Hispanic Students
1,340 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
12%
# Black Students
280 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
4,154 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
33%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
96 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
6,044 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
47%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in San Diego, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Ocean View Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in San Diego?
63 private preschools are located in San Diego.
How much do private preschools cost in San Diego?
The average tuition cost is $15,321, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,631.
How diverse are private preschools in San Diego?
San Diego private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Diego?
48% of private preschools in San Diego are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?

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