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Thousand Oaks Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,412 students in Thousand Oaks, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,412
  • Average Tuition: $14,710
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Thousand Oaks, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 1,412
  • Average Tuition: $14,710
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Thousand Oaks, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Thousand Oaks Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Bethany Christian School
Bethany Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Christian
200 Bethany Ct
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7072
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Hillcrest Christian School Photo
Hillcrest Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
449 Wilbur Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 497-7501
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Ascension Lutheran School Photo
Ascension Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
1600 E Hillcrest Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2149
(7)
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Children's Learning Center Montessori
Gr: PK-1 | 20 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
2993 Crescent Way
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-3903
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Map of Honey Tree Early Childhood Center
Honey Tree Early Childhood Center
Gr: PK-K | 149 students
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
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St. Patricks Episcopal Day School Photo
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
(9)
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Thousand Oaks KinderCare Photo
Thousand Oaks KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 111 students
Daycare / Preschool
2425 Oak Brook Dr
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 492-2495
(1)
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Thousand Oaks, California Private Schools (Closed)

La Reina High School and Middle School Photo
La Reina High School and Middle School
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
All-girls (Catholic)
106 West Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
(8)
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Map of Little Oaks School
Little Oaks School
Gr: NS-5 | 143 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Christian
101 N Skyline Drive
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-5513
(3)
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Map of Montessori Children's Place
Montessori Children's Place
Gr: K | 3 students
Montessori School
390 Arcturus St
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 493-1177
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Thousand Oaks, CA Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
1,412
Students
$14,710
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Thousand Oaks)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,254 Schools
# Students
1,412 Students
364,012 Students
% Students of Color
20%
50%
0.57
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
12%
# Black Students
13 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
726 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
51%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
586 Students
143,731 Students
% of Others Students
41%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
97 Teachers
27,113 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
7 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,710
$14,788
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,400
$6,322
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
86%
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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