St. James Academy Photo

Best Solana Beach Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 446 students in Solana Beach, CA.
100% of private preschools in Solana Beach, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

Private Preschools in Solana Beach, CA (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. James Academy
St. James Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(5)
623 S Nardo Avenue
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-1777
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Solana Beach Presbyterian Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
120 Stevens Ave
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-4133
Gr: NS | 255 students

Overview

This Town (Solana Beach)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
446 Students
363,098 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
21 Teachers
26,506 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Average Class Size
20 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
n/a
12,399 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
149 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
33%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
263 Students
144,324 Students
% of Others Students
59%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Solana Beach, CA?
2 private preschools are located in Solana Beach, CA.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Solana Beach?
100% of private preschools in Solana Beach are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Presbyterian).

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