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Best Whittier Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 private preschools serving 1,460 students in Whittier, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Whittier, CA include Broadoaks School Of Whittier College, East Whittier UMC Preschool, and Hadley School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
43% of private preschools in Whittier, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).

Top Ranked Whittier Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
13514 Olive Drive
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 907-4250
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
East Whittier UMC Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10005 S. Cole Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
Gr: NS-PK | 64 students Tuition listed
Hadley School
(1)
11703 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0539
Gr: PK-2 | 105 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition listed
Lad N Lassie Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12620 Broadway
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-6466
Gr: PK-K | 194 students Tuition listed
Plymouth Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
12058 Beverly Blvd
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 695-0745
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Primanti Montessori Academy
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Montessori School
(4)
10947 S. Valley Home Avenue
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 943-0246
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
9920 Mills Avenue Whittier
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 694-1879
Gr: NS-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran Church & School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9920 Mills Ave
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-0245
Gr: PK-1 | 53 students
Hangui Yu Inc Dba
Daycare / Preschool
11304 Washington Blvd
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 695-8872
Gr: PK-K | 81 students
Keystone Montessori Preschool Whittier
Montessori School
7056 Washington Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 303-7273
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Mulberry Tree Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
13841 Christine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 696-5114
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
Shepherd Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(4)
15215 E Janine Dr
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-8969
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Whittier Friends School
(Friends)
(4)
6726 Washington Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 945-1654
Gr: PK-3 | 17 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Whittier KinderCare
Whittier KinderCare Photo - Whittier KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
10704 Scott Ave.
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 947-7100
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Whittier, California

Whittier, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Childrens Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School (African Methodist Episcopal)
12230 Loma Dr
Whittier, CA 90604
(562) 941-4021
Gr: K-4 | 19 students
7106 Sorensen Ave
Whittier, CA 90606
(562) 693-3746
Gr: NS-8 Tuition listed
7346 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 464-2554
Gr: 7-11 | 10 students
6726 Milton Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 696-5791
Gr: K-7 | 36 students
8841 Calmada Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 693-1211
Gr: 1-8 | 14 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6548 Newlin Ave
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 698-0527
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Whittier, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Whittier, CA include Broadoaks School Of Whittier College, East Whittier UMC Preschool, and Hadley School.
How many private preschools are located in Whittier?
14 private preschools are located in Whittier.
How diverse are private preschools in Whittier?
Whittier private preschools are approximately 65% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Whittier?
43% of private preschools in Whittier are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Friends).
Which private preschools in Whittier are often viewed compared to one another?

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