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Best Vista Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 2,485 students in Vista, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Vista, CA include St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, Tri-City Christian School, and Tri-city Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
44% of private preschools in Vista, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Vista Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo - St. Francis of Vista is for families who want to provide their children with the finest opportunity for a well-rounded education.
(Catholic)
(6)
525 West Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-7960
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
Tri-City Christian School
Tri-City Christian School Photo - Tri-City Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Gr: NS-12 | 813 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
All Saints Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
651 Eucalyptus Ave
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-6908
Gr: PK-K | 67 students Tuition listed
Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1600 Buena Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92081, United States
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 685-5780
Gr: K | 8 students
990 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-5600
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students
Growing Tree Academy
777 Taylor St
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-9222
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students
Sanderling Waldorf School
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Special Program Emphasis
(5)
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Stars Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1680 S Melrose Dr Ste 115
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 597-9796
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Vista, California

Vista, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
700 E Bobier Dr
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Gr: NS-4 | 20 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Vista, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Vista, CA include St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, Tri-City Christian School, and Tri-city Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Vista?
9 private preschools are located in Vista.
How diverse are private preschools in Vista?
Vista private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Vista?
44% of private preschools in Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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