Best Santa Cruz County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,750 students in Santa Cruz County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz County, CA include Holy Cross School and Baymonte Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
50% of private preschools in Santa Cruz County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Santa Cruz County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo - Holy Cross School ~ 2019 Preschool -8th grade
(Catholic)
(4)
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-4447
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Baymonte Christian School
Baymonte Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Grades: NS-8
| 462 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Good Shepherd Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
2727 Mattison Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 476-4000
Grades: NS-8
| 201 students
Green Valley Christian School
(Christian)
376 S Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 724-6505
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Midtown Montessori
Midtown Montessori Photo - Cooking and eating are part of the daily curriculum.
Montessori School
987 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
Montessori Community School
Montessori Community School Photo
Montessori School
123 S Navarra Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9313
Grades: NS
| 21 students
Mount Madonna School
Mount Madonna School Photo - Our lovely rural setting greatly enhances our learning environment.
(5)
491 Summit Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(408) 847-2717
Grades: PK-12
| 176 students
Santa Cruz Montessori School
Santa Cruz Montessori School Photo - Primary Class
Montessori School
6230 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 476-1646
Grades: PK-9
| 247 students
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Tara Redwood School
Tara Redwood School Photo - KNOWLEDGE | STRENGTH | COMPASSION-crating compassionate cultures since 1989.Preschool-kindergarten-1st to 6th grades.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
5810 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
Grades: NS-6
| 66 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Cruz County, California

Santa Cruz County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
12780 East St
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-4112
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz County, CA include Holy Cross School and Baymonte Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Cruz County, CA?
10 private preschools are located in Santa Cruz County, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Cruz County, CA?
Santa Cruz County, CA 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 Santa Cruz County, CA?
50% of private preschools in Santa Cruz County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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