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Santa Cruz Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 320 students in Santa Cruz, CA.
33% of private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Santa Cruz Private Preschools (2026-27)

Holy Cross School Photo
Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
(4)
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Midtown Montessori Photo
Midtown Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Montessori School
987 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
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Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
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Santa Cruz, California Private Schools (Closed)

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Good Shepherd Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
2727 Mattison Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 476-4000
(2)
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Spring Hill School Photo
Spring Hill School
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
250 California Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2641
(14)
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Santa Cruz, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
320
Students
$14,030
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Santa Cruz)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,253 Schools
# Students
320 Students
363,700 Students
% Students of Color
29%
50%
0.63
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
12%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
173 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
54%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
74 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
23%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
58%
Average Class Size
17 students
18 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,030
$14,558
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$6,298
Admissions & Athletics
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 Santa Cruz, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA is Holy Cross School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Cruz?
3 private preschools are located in Santa Cruz.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz?
33% of private preschools in Santa Cruz are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Santa Cruz are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Santa Cruz include: Midtown Montessori vs. Holy Cross School

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