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Best San Luis Obispo County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 2,020 students in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Rm # 133, Old Mission School, and San Luis Obispo Classical Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
42% of private preschools in San Luis Obispo County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked San Luis Obispo County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Old Mission School
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(Catholic)
761 Broad Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-6019
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Rm # 133
Daycare / Preschool
1 Grand Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1267
Gr: PK-K | 119 students Tuition listed
900 W Branch St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 489-1210
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
165 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 548-8700
Gr: PK-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arroyo Grande Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
216 Oak St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 473-2979
Gr: PK-K | 14 students Tuition listed
Childrens House Montessori School
Montessori School
3025 Monterey Rd
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-5068
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Dandy Lion Montessori School
Montessori School
1089 Baden Ave
Grover Beach, CA 93433
(805) 481-1735
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori Childrens School
Montessori School
4200 S Higuera St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-6691
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
North County Christian School
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(Christian)
6225 Atascadero Mall
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 466-4457
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
900 Tucker Ave
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-0304
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
940 Creston Rd
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-0335
Gr: PK-2 | 53 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Wishing Well School
880 Manzanita Dr
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 235-4401
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in San Luis Obispo County, California

San Luis Obispo County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
600 Quintana Road
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-9317
Gr: NS-PK | 41 students
Po Box 1674
Morro Bay, CA 93443
(805) 995-1941
Gr: K-8
Pacific Coast Christian School (Closed)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
207 Pilgrim Way
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
(805) 474-1074
Gr: K | 68 students
51 W Foothill Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 543-6546
Gr: K-6 | 36 students

Overview

This County (San Luis Obispo County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,020 Students
363,163 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
129 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
58%
Average Class Size
20 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,763
$15,631
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
30 Students
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
109 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
16 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,075 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
51%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
829 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
39%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in San Luis Obispo County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in San Luis Obispo County, CA include Orfalea Family & Asi Children's Center Rm # 133, Old Mission School, and San Luis Obispo Classical Academy.
How many private preschools are located in San Luis Obispo County?
12 private preschools are located in San Luis Obispo County.
How diverse are private preschools in San Luis Obispo County?
San Luis Obispo County private preschools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Luis Obispo County?
42% of private preschools in San Luis Obispo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in San Luis Obispo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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