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Best Temecula Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private preschools serving 4,069 students in Temecula, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Temecula, CA include Abc Childcare Center, Rancho Christian School, and Linfield Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
29% of private preschools in Temecula, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Temecula Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School
St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School Photo - Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School educates students from preschool through high school.
(Catholic)
(19)
32650 Avenida Lestonnac
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 587-2505
Gr: PK-12 | 707 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abc Childcare Center
Abc Childcare Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
29705 Solana Way
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-5251
Gr: PK-K | 340 students
Linfield Christian School
Linfield Christian School Photo - The Vision of Linfield Christian School is to relentlessly pursue the standard of excellence in Christ-centered, college preparatory education.
(Christian)
(6)
31950 Pauba Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Gr: PK-12 | 1,227 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rancho Christian School
Rancho Christian School Photo - High School Student Ambassadors!
(Christian)
(15)
31300 Rancho Community Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Gr: NS-12 | 1,081 student Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
ABC Child Care Village
ABC Child Care Village Photo
Daycare / Preschool
40045 Village Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 491-0940
Gr: NS-K
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
32220 Temecula Pkwy
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-3055
Gr: PK-K | 188 students
Kid's World
Daycare / Preschool
29879 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 458-6408
Gr: NS-PK
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
29879 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 699-9429
Gr: PK-K | 134 students
Peppertree Montessori
Peppertree Montessori Photo - One of our Montessori Primary classroom.
Montessori School
29373 Rancho California Rd
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 676-5555
Gr: NS-1 | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Red Hawk KinderCare
Red Hawk KinderCare Photo - Learning Adventures Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
31935 Via Rio Temecula Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-3385
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Temecula Play & Learn School
Daycare / Preschool
42690 Margarita Rd
Temecula, CA 92589
(951) 693-0381
Gr: NS-PK | 39 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
30470 Pauba Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-1492
Gr: NS-K | 142 students
Wild Roots Holistic Learning Center
Alternative School
27655 Jefferson Ave
Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 677-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students
Winchester KinderCare
Winchester KinderCare Photo - Winchester KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
40295 Winchester Rd.
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 296-0403
Gr: NS-PK
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Temecula, California

Temecula, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
29275 Santiago Road
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-4754
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Temecula)
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,069 Students
363,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
234 Teachers
26,512 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
58%
Average Class Size
22 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1284
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,270
$15,622
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$786
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$5,553
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.70
# American Indian Students
15 Students
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
92 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
232 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
65 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
1,375 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
34%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
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
2,263 Students
144,386 Students
% of Others Students
56%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Temecula, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Temecula, CA include Abc Childcare Center, Rancho Christian School, and Linfield Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Temecula?
14 private preschools are located in Temecula.
How diverse are private preschools in Temecula?
Temecula private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Temecula?
29% of private preschools in Temecula are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Temecula are often viewed compared to one another?

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