Best Yolo County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 796 students in Yolo County, CA.
33% of private preschools in Yolo County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Yolo County Private Preschools (2026-27)

Merryhill School - Davis Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool
1720 Research Park Drive
Davis, CA 95618
(530) 270-7687
Map of Holy Rosary Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Map of St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students
Catholic
1215 B St
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 756-3946
Map of Tender Learning Care
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
1818 Lake Blvd
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 756-5351
Davis Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 2
Waldorf School
3100 Sycamore Lane
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 753-1651
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Map of KinderCare Learning Center at Waterfront Place
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
200 Waterfront Pl
West Sacramento, CA 95605
(530) 480-7230
Map of Little Friends Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
1101 F St
Davis, CA 95616
(539) 753-0300
Map of Montessori Country Day
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool
1811 Renoir Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 753-8373
Map of Redbud Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Montessori School
27082 Patwin Road
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 753-2623
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Yolo County Private Preschools (Closed)

Map of Woodland Adventist Christian School
Gr: 2-7 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
29 Elliot Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 666-6315
Map of Woodland Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 868 students
Christian
1616 West St
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-0260
Map of Woodland Montessori Childrens House
Gr: PK-6 | 86 students
Montessori School
1738 Cottonwood Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-1900

Overview

Category
This State (CA)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
796 Students
362,743 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
64 Teachers
26,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
58%
Average Class Size
18 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,139
$15,707
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,190
$5,800

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
30,478 Students
% Asian Students
5%
9%
# Hispanic Students
98 Students
43,620 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
13%
# Black Students
14 Students
12,275 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
343 Students
112,980 Students
% White Students
43%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
294 Students
143,401 Students
% of Others Students
37%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Yolo County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Yolo County, CA include Holy Rosary Catholic School, Tender Learning Care, and St. James School.
How many private preschools are located in Yolo County?
9 private preschools are located in Yolo County.
How diverse are private preschools in Yolo County?
Yolo County private preschools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Yolo County?
33% of private preschools in Yolo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private preschools in Yolo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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