Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool in Monterey, CA serves 19 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, midsize suburban community.
The co–ed program offers early childhood education with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by two full–time teachers.
The school enrolls a student body with 9.09% students of color, reflecting some diversity in the Monterey preschool community.
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool provides early learning options for families seeking a small, neighborhood–based California preschool.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool?
The application deadline for Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool is York School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Peninsula Adventist School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Monterey Bay Christian School (2.1 miles away)
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Peninsula Adventist School ![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
1.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School ![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
1.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
1500 Mark Thomas Dr.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9300
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition listed
Chartwell School ![Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.]( "Chartwell School Photo - The green campus serves as a teaching tool. Here, students in science class learn about the rain catchement system and cistern, which collect water for flushing toilets, watering the field, and watering the student garden.")
Special Program Emphasis
2511 Numa Watson Road
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3468
3.9 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
680 Belden St.
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 656-9434
5.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 88 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Peninsula Adventist School ![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
1.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School ![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School ![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]( "Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo")
(Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Potrero Canyon School
Daycare / Preschool
8340 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-0545
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-0545
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
3.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dunstan's Episcopal School
Montessori School (Episcopal)
28003 Robinson Canyon Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 51 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Del Rey Woods Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1281 Plumas Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3907
1.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Martin Luther King
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1713 Broadway
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3970
2.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
International School Of Monterey
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1720 Yosemite St.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 583-2165
2.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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