Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving Preschool-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.

Best Santa Rosa Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 1,421 students in Santa Rosa, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa, CA include St. Rose Elementary School, Santa Rosa Montessori, and Sonoma Country Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is same as the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private preschools in Santa Rosa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Santa Rosa Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - Our High School is amazing!
(Christian)
(15)
4585 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-1486
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Elementary School
(Catholic)
4300 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 545-0379
Gr: PK-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 40 students Tuition listed
Santa Rosa Montessori
Santa Rosa Montessori Photo - Sounding it out and building words! This 3.5-year-old is making words with material designed to support early writing skills. Montessori makes early literacy fun and hands-on.
Montessori School
4676 Mayette Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 495-7685
Gr: NS-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
4400 Day School Place
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 284-3200
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving Preschool-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.
Waldorf School
(2)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethlehem Children's Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1300 Saint Francis Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
College Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1925 W College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-5510
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School Bennett Valley
Daycare / Preschool
2810 Summerfield Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 537-8889
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Paideia Educational Heritage
Paideia Educational Heritage Photo - Year-round accredited curriculum at your own pace and schedule
Alternative School
(2)
2581 Gobar Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 322-6038
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
Rhio's Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
Montessori School
2427 Professional Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-0889
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
St. Luke Preschool
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
905 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 545-6772
Gr: NS | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Woodside West School
Daycare / Preschool
2577 Guerneville Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 628-6666
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2911 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-0183
Gr: 1-12 | 88 students
301 Fulton Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 536-1415
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
1545 Rose Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0861
Gr: 1-8 | 12 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
431 Humboldt St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 528-0721
Gr: K-9 | 37 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Santa Rosa)
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,421 Students
363,347 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
163 Teachers
26,537 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
58%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1284

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,031
$15,627
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$5,581
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
43,013 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
27 Students
12,400 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
1,381 Students
112,369 Students
% White Students
73%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
337 Students
144,451 Students
% of Others Students
18%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa, CA include St. Rose Elementary School, Santa Rosa Montessori, and Sonoma Country Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Rosa?
12 private preschools are located in Santa Rosa.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Rosa?
33% of private preschools in Santa Rosa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Santa Rosa are often viewed compared to one another?

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