For the 2025 school year, there are 22 private preschools serving 4,682 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in San Joaquin County, CA include St. Peter Lutheran School, Ripon Christian Schools, and Bella Vista Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,544, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,632.
Top Ranked San Joaquin County Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 S. Lower Sacramento Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 333-2225
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 333-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bella Vista Christian Academy![Bella Vista Christian Academy Photo - BVCA students gather around the flag pole. Bella Vista Christian Academy Photo - BVCA students gather around the flag pole.]()

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1635 Chester Dr
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-7438
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-7438
Gr: NS-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lions N Lambs Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
815 W Lathrop Rd
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 249-5839
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 249-5839
Gr: PK-K | 269 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
751 S. Lower Sacramento Road
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 368-7627
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 368-7627
Gr: NS-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Ripon Christian Schools![Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life]()

(Calvinist)
435 Maple Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
Gr: PK-12 | 1,035 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
323 N Fremont Ave
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 823-4513
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 823-4513
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Tuition listed
St. Luke School![St. Luke School Photo - 5th Grader learning Microsoft Word 2010. St. Luke School Photo - 5th Grader learning Microsoft Word 2010.]()

(Catholic)
4005 N Sutter Street
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-0801
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-0801
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 15
Write Start Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4453 Precissi Lane
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 956-5437
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 956-5437
Gr: NS-4 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Academy Of Stockton
(Catholic)
144 W 5th St
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-1540
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-1540
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
3588 Brookside Road
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 954-7656
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 954-7656
Gr: NS-1 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
3535 N El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 466-1577
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 466-1577
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Life Training Academy![Life Training Academy Photo Life Training Academy Photo]()

(Christian)
11451 N West Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 339-7373
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 339-7373
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merryhill School - Stockton![Merryhill School - Stockton Photo Merryhill School - Stockton Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
10250 Trinity Pkwy
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 680-2612
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 680-2612
Gr: NS-PK
Montessori School Of Mountain House
Montessori School
685 N Montebello St
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7459
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7459
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Montessori School Of Tracy
Montessori School
100 S Tracy Blvd
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 833-3458
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 833-3458
Gr: PK-K | 223 students Tuition listed
Montessori Villa Llc
Montessori School
2525 S Stockton Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 931-4273
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 931-4273
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Parvin's Hopeland Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
5965 N Pershing Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 474-9144
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 474-9144
Gr: NS-K | 38 students Tuition listed
St. Bernards Catholic School
(Catholic)
165 W Eaton Ave
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-8018
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-8018
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Stockton Baptist School
(Baptist)
5480 N Highway 99
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 931-6101
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 931-6101
Gr: PK-10 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Stockton Christian Academy![Stockton Christian Academy Photo Stockton Christian Academy Photo]()

(Pentecostal)
9021 West Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 957-3043
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 957-3043
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tracy KinderCare![Tracy KinderCare Photo - Tracy KinderCare Tracy KinderCare Photo - Tracy KinderCare]()

Daycare / Preschool
265 W Grant Line Rd
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-9247
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-9247
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
San Joaquin County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
17900 Comconex Rd
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-5700
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-5700
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Mokelumne River School (Closed 2000)
(Christian)
18950 North Hwy 99
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-7271
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-7271
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Tuition listed
New World Montessori (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
2367 Waudman Avenue
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 952-8854
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 952-8854
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 18 students
North Valley School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
12755 North Highway 88
Victor, CA 95253
(209) 340-5800
Victor, CA 95253
(209) 340-5800
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
5 W Swain Road
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1455
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1455
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
Rainbow School (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool
1801 Bristol Avenue
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-7301
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-7301
Gr: PK-K | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Gertrude School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1701 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 941-0301
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 941-0301
Gr: K-8 | 190 students
Samuel N Hancock School (Closed 2006)
(Pentecostal)
1610 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 943-0353
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 943-0353
Gr: NS-12 | 48 students
Sierra Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
4368 N Sutter St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 941-2877
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 941-2877
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
South San Joaquin Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
10623 E. Highway 120
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-0900
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-0900
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
Stockton SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 5066
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 944-9818
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 944-9818
Gr: K-7 | 29 students
Trinity Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
444 N American Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 464-0895
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 464-0895
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
United Christian Schools (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
2111 Quail Lakes Drive
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-7650
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-7650
Gr: PK-12 | 1,104 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in San Joaquin County, CA include St. Peter Lutheran School, Ripon Christian Schools, and Bella Vista Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in San Joaquin County?
22 private preschools are located in San Joaquin County.
How much do private preschools cost in San Joaquin County?
The average tuition cost is $8,544, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,632.
How diverse are private preschools in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County private preschools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Joaquin County?
Which private preschools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in San Joaquin County include: Lions N Lambs Preschool/kindergarten vs. St. Anthony Catholic School, St. Peter Lutheran School vs. Lodi Christian School, Tracy KinderCare vs. Montessori School Of Tracy
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