Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 9
- # Students Served: 1,425
- Average Tuition: $15,320
- % Students on Financial Aid: 50%
- Average Class Size: 17 students
- % Students of Color: 23%
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Best Santa Cruz County Private Preschools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 9
- # Students Served: 1,425
- Average Tuition: $15,320
- % Students on Financial Aid: 50%
- Average Class Size: 17 students
- % Students of Color: 23%
- View Santa Cruz County, CA School Trends
Top Ranked Santa Cruz County Private Preschools (2026-27)
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
987 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
Gr: NS | 21 students
Montessori School
123 S Navarra Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 439-9313
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
491 Summit Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(408) 847-2717
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
605 Enos Ln
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 728-5518
Gr: PK-9 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Montessori School
6230 Soquel Dr
Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 476-1646
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Gr: NS-6 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
5810 Prescott Rd
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-9632
Santa Cruz County Private Preschools (Closed)
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
2727 Mattison Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 476-4000
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Daycare / Preschool
12780 East St
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
(831) 338-4112
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
250 California Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2641
Overview
Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
1,425 Students
362,743 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
50%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
134 Teachers
26,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
58%
Average Class Size
17 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,320
$15,707
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,600
$779
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,800
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
30,478 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
43,620 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
13%
# Black Students
23 Students
12,275 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
900 Students
112,980 Students
% White Students
61%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
2,015 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
306 Students
143,401 Students
% of Others Students
21%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports
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?
9 private preschools are located in Santa Cruz County.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County private preschools are approximately 23% 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?
Which private preschools in Santa Cruz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Santa Cruz County include: Montessori Community School vs. Baymonte Christian School, Midtown Montessori vs. Holy Cross School
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