Fairmont Private School, North Tustin Campus Photo

Top 5 Best Santa Ana Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 private preschools serving 3,112 students in Santa Ana, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
40% of private preschools in Santa Ana, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).

Top Ranked Santa Ana Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool
Calvary Chapel Schools Preschool-Highschool Photo
(Christian)
(4)
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Grades: PK-12
| 1,039 students
12421 Newport Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-4867
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
First Baptist Church Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
1010 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(650) 424-1221
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo - Students attend Mass once a week and the atmosphere of the school is permeated with the Gospel message of loving God and one another.
(Catholic)
1324 S Main St
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 542-9328
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Temple Beth Sholom Children's
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
(1)
2625 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 628-4640
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
5315 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 839-7831
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
California Kids Centers
Daycare / Preschool
1735 N Grand Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 832-2669
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Childtime Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
13881 Prospect Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 544-6820
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Foothill Montessori School
Montessori School
18692 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 731-5653
Grades: PK-1
| 54 students
Love 2 Learn Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1200 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 834-1966
Grades: K
| 12 students
Montessori International Academy
Montessori School
2717 Halladay St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 444-2733
Grades: PK-1
| 117 students
New Hope Assembly Of God Christian School
(Assembly of God)
917 S Newhope Street
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-6007
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Ricca Childrens Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 557-1669
Grades: PK-K
| 137 students
St. Barbara Catholic School
St. Barbara Catholic School Photo - 3rd Grade in service of the needy in our community through Socktober Drive.
(Catholic)
(1)
5306 W. McFadden Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 775-9477
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
Santa Clara Day Nursery
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1021 N Newhope St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 554-8850
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
South Coast KinderCare
South Coast KinderCare Photo - South Coast KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2515 W Sunflower Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 540-4750
Grades: NS-PK
| 20 students
South Coast Metro Children's Village
Daycare / Preschool
1510 Brookhollow Dr
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 397-1630
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
Storybook Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1032 N Ross St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 541-9378
Grades: K
| 12 students
Sunflower Perschool & Kindergarten.
Daycare / Preschool
2129 W Edinger Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-7422
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
601 N Western Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 542-5177
Grades: NS-8
| 177 students
2204 W Mcfadden Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 545-8185
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Small Wonders Children Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
2519 W 5th St
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 834-9377
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Ana, CA?
How many private preschools are located in Santa Ana?
20 private preschools are located in Santa Ana.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana private preschools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Ana?
40% of private preschools in Santa Ana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Assembly of God).
Which private preschools in Santa Ana are often viewed compared to one another?

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