Hillcrest Christian School Photo

Best Thousand Oaks Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,412 students in Thousand Oaks, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Thousand Oaks, CA include Bethany Christian School and Hillcrest Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
71% of private preschools in Thousand Oaks, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Christian).

Top-Ranked Thousand Oaks Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School, a CAIS and WASC-accredited KR-8 school, inspires and equips students to transform the world. We welcome families of all faiths and emphasize academics, leadership, public speaking, and a spiritual foundation to nurture well-rounded, confident, and compassionate students.
(Episcopal)
(9)
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethany Christian School
(Christian)
200 Bethany Ct
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7072
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Avg. class size: 26 students Acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Christian School
Hillcrest Christian School Photo
(Christian)
449 Wilbur Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7501
Gr: NS-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Lutheran School
Ascension Lutheran School Photo - For 60 years, Ascension Lutheran School has provided academic excellence, deep character development and Christ-centered teachings for over 9,000 families. Our WASC accredited and Nature Explore certified TK-5 and Middle School Academy challenge students to be bold compassionate leaders who inspire and serve others in their community.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(7)
1600 E Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2149
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Learning Center Montessori
Montessori School
2993 Crescent Way
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-3903
Gr: PK-1 | 20 students Sports: 3
Honey Tree Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1 W Avenida De Los Arboles
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 492-1232
Gr: PK-K | 149 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Thousand Oaks KinderCare
Thousand Oaks KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
2425 Oak Brook Dr
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-2495
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Thousand Oaks, California

Thousand Oaks, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
106 West Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
101 N Skyline Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-5513
Gr: NS-5 | 143 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
390 Arcturus St
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-1177
Gr: K | 3 students

Overview

This Town (Thousand Oaks)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,412 Students
362,400 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
97 Teachers
26,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,710
$15,667
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,400
$5,765
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
30,525 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
43,560 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
13 Students
12,191 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
726 Students
112,567 Students
% White Students
51%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
3 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
586 Students
143,224 Students
% of Others Students
41%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Thousand Oaks, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Thousand Oaks, CA include Bethany Christian School and Hillcrest Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Thousand Oaks?
7 private preschools are located in Thousand Oaks.
How diverse are private preschools in Thousand Oaks?
Thousand Oaks private preschools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Thousand Oaks?
71% of private preschools in Thousand Oaks are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Christian).
Which private preschools in Thousand Oaks are often viewed compared to one another?

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