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.

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 St. Cecilia School and Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin.
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
363,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
59%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
26,512 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
$15,622
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
144,386 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 St. Cecilia School and Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin.
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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