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Top 3 Best Vista Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 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)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School
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(Catholic)
(6)
525 West Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-7960
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
Tri-City Christian School
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(Christian)
(3)
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Grades: NS-12
| 813 students
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Grades: PK-12
| 757 students
All Saints Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
651 Eucalyptus Ave
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-6908
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1600 Buena Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92081, United States
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 685-5780
Grades: K
| 8 students
990 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-5600
Grades: PK-1
| 222 students
Growing Tree Academy
777 Taylor St
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-9222
Grades: PK-1
| 26 students
Sanderling Waldorf School
Sanderling Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Grades: PK-8
| 119 students
Stars Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1680 S Melrose Dr Ste 115
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 597-9796
Grades: PK-K
| 96 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Vista, California

Vista, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
700 E Bobier Dr
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Grades: NS-4
| 20 students

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 49%.
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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