Best Tulare County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,945 students in Tulare County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Tulare County, CA include St. Pauls School, Central Valley Christian Schools, and George Mccann Memorial Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 24%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
83% of private preschools in Tulare County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Tulare County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Valley Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
5600 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-2684
Gr: PK-12 | 1,289 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Ark Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
215 N Locust
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-8627
Gr: NS | 3 students
George Mccann Memorial Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
200 E Race Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-5831
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Pauls School
(Christian)
6101 W Goshen Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 739-1619
Gr: NS-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Children's House Montessori School
Montessori School
2117 E Sunset Ave
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 685-0446
Gr: K | 68 students Tuition listed
Sequoia Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
3435 S Linwood St
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 625-1673
Gr: PK | 18 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tulare County, California

Tulare County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5018 Ave 416
Reedley, CA 93654
(559) 246-7574
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
23059 Avenue 198/p O Box 488
Strathmore, CA 93267
(559) 568-2806
Gr: K-6 | 82 students
470 N. Gem St.
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-2010
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Tulare County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,945 Students
363,016 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
94 Teachers
26,503 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
58%
Average Class Size
22 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,491
$15,764
Average Acceptance Rate
24%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
85 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
171 Students
43,008 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
12%
# Black Students
81 Students
12,400 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
984 Students
112,266 Students
% White Students
51%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,998 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
605 Students
144,355 Students
% of Others Students
31%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Tulare County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Tulare County, CA include St. Pauls School, Central Valley Christian Schools, and George Mccann Memorial Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Tulare County?
6 private preschools are located in Tulare County.
How diverse are private preschools in Tulare County?
Tulare County 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 Tulare County?
83% of private preschools in Tulare County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Tulare County are often viewed compared to one another?

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