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Average Private Preschool Endowment in California

Name: California Average Endowment Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool endowment in California is $11M (2026-27).

The private preschool in California with the highest endowment is Stevenson School Carmel Campus, with a endowment of $65M.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 34
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $4M–$65M
CA School Avg.: $11M
National School Avg.: $15M

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 34
Top 20 Range (Endowment): $4M–$65M
CA School Avg.: $11M
National School Avg.: $15M

California Average Endowment (Trends)

Total Growth: +509.6% (+$27.0 million since 2019)

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Year	National avg	California (CA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$33 million	$32.3 million	▲ +$25.9 million	▲ +400.8%
2024	$19 million	$6.5 million	▲ +$0.6 million	▲ +10.2%
2023	$19 million	$5.9 million	▼ -$2.4 million	▼ -28.9%
2022	$17 million	$8.2 million	▲ +$3.8 million	▲ +85.3%
2021	$17 million	$4.4 million	▼ -$1.8 million	▼ -29.2%
2020	$15 million	$6.3 million	▲ +$1.0 million	▲ +18.4%
2019	$14 million	$5.3 million	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Endowment Range: $1M $65M Avg. Endowment: $11M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private preschools endowment?

The California average private preschools endowment is $11M for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the highest endowment in California?

The top ranked private preschools in California include Stevenson School Carmel Campus, Francis Parker School and Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School.

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