Grace Harbor School Photo - The large playground area at Grace Harbor allows the children to enjoy recess and PE times with plenty of outdoor activities.

Best Tustin Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 961 students in Tustin, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Tustin, CA include Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin and St. Cecilia School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
43% of private preschools in Tustin, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Tustin Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin Photo
(Catholic)
(19)
16791 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
Gr: NS-8 | 334 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
1311 SE Sycamore Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-1533
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Edgewood Preprimary Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
1091 Bryan Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 547-4755
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Grace Harbor School
Grace Harbor School Photo - The large playground area at Grace Harbor allows the children to enjoy recess and PE times with plenty of outdoor activities.
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
(5)
12881 Newport Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-4431
Gr: PK-1 | 165 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kiddie Academy Of Tustin
Daycare / Preschool
14501 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 508-0005
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten
Newport Avenue Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten offers comprehensive care for children ages toddler (18mon-36mon) through 6 years old with our Private Kindergarten Program. Our Kindergarten offers families a smaller class size with lower ratios to provide our students with more individualized care.
Daycare / Preschool
13682 Newport Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-3424
Gr: NS-K | 68 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Red Hill Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
13806 Red Hill Ave
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 505-9293
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Sports: 8
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Tustin, California

Tustin, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
220 El Camino Real
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 731-9006
Gr: K-12 | 85 students
150 E 1st Street
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 669-1360
Gr: PK-K | 72 students

Overview

This Town (Tustin)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
961 Students
363,098 Students
% Average Students of Color
59%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
26,506 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
58%
Average Class Size
13 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,600
$15,625
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
128 Students
30,302 Students
% Asian Students
13%
9%
# Hispanic Students
244 Students
43,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
12%
# Black Students
12 Students
12,399 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
282 Students
112,259 Students
% White Students
28%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
2,000 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
314 Students
144,324 Students
% of Others Students
32%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Tustin, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Tustin, CA include Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin and St. Cecilia School.
How many private preschools are located in Tustin?
7 private preschools are located in Tustin.
How diverse are private preschools in Tustin?
Tustin private preschools are approximately 59% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Tustin?
43% of private preschools in Tustin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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