San Joaquin County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private preschools serving 4,674 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The average tuition cost is $6,674, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $14,558.
63% of private preschools in San Joaquin County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 4,674
  • Average Tuition: $6,674
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View San Joaquin County, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22
  • # Students Served: 4,674
  • Average Tuition: $6,674
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View San Joaquin County, CA School Trends

Top Ranked San Joaquin County Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. Peter Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
50 S. Lower Sacramento Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 333-2225
(2)
Merryhill Preschool of Stockton - Spanos Park East Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10250 Trinity Pkwy
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 762-8906
Bella Vista Christian Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 299 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1635 Chester Dr
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-7438
Map of Lions N Lambs Preschool/kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 269 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
815 W Lathrop Rd
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 249-5839
Lodi Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 302 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
751 S. Lower Sacramento Road
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 368-7627
(1)
Ripon Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,035 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 7
Calvinist
435 Maple Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
(1)
Map of St. Anthony Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
323 N Fremont Ave
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 823-4513
(1)
St. Luke School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
4005 N Sutter Street
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-0801
Map of Write Start Learning Center
Gr: NS-4 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
4453 Precissi Lane
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 956-5437
Map of All Saints Academy Of Stockton
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
144 W 5th St
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-1540
Brookside Little Learners Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Gr: NS-1 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
3588 Brookside Road
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 954-7656
Map of First Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Sports: 4
Baptist
3535 N El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 466-1577
Life Training Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
11451 N West Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 339-7373
Map of Montessori School Of Mountain House
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Montessori School
685 N Montebello St
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7459
Map of Montessori School Of Tracy
Gr: PK-K | 223 students
Montessori School
100 S Tracy Blvd
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 833-3458
Map of Montessori Villa Llc
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Montessori School
2525 S Stockton Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 931-4273
Map of Parvin's Hopeland Preschool
Gr: NS-K | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
5965 N Pershing Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 474-9144
Map of St. Bernards Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students
Catholic
165 W Eaton Ave
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-8018
Map of Stockton Baptist School
Gr: PK-10 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
5480 N Highway 99
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 931-6101
Stockton Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Pentecostal
9021 West Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 957-3043
Stockton KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7801 Mariners Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 477-3723
Tracy KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool
265 W Grant Line Rd
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-9247
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San Joaquin County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Cornerstone Christian Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
17900 Comconex Rd
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-5700
Map of Mokelumne River School
Gr: K-8 | 378 students
Christian
18950 North Hwy 99
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-7271
New World Montessori Photo
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
2367 Waudman Avenue
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 952-8854
Map of North Valley School
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
12755 North Highway 88
Victor, CA 95253
(209) 340-5800
Map of Oakbrooke Private School
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
5 W Swain Road
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1455
Map of Rainbow School
Gr: PK-K | 7 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1801 Bristol Avenue
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-7301
Map of St. Gertrude School
Gr: K-8 | 190 students
Catholic
1701 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 941-0301
Map of Samuel N Hancock School
Gr: NS-12 | 48 students
Pentecostal
1610 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 943-0353
Sierra Christian School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
Christian
4368 N Sutter St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 941-2877
Map of South San Joaquin Education Center
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
Special Education School
10623 E. Highway 120
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-0900
Map of Stockton SDA School
Gr: K-7 | 29 students
Seventh Day Adventist
Po Box 5066
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 944-9818
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
444 N American Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 464-0895
Map of United Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 1,104 students
Christian
2111 Quail Lakes Drive
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-7650

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
24 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
4,674 Students
363,700 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
37%
50%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
263 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
18 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,674
$14,558
Average Summer Program Cost
$715
$802
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$6,298
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$11.3 million
$10.99 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.70

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
282 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
494 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
12%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
195 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,718 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
36%
33%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
2,039 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
43%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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, Bella Vista Christian Academy, and Lodi Christian School.
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 $6,674, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $14,558.
How diverse are private preschools in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County private preschools are approximately 37% 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?
63% of private preschools in San Joaquin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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