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Largest California Private Preschools

The average private preschool in California has 174 students (2026).

The largest private preschool in California is Mother Of Divine Grace School, with 6,206 students.

Quick Facts (2026)

# CA Schools Ranked: 2,077
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,114–6,206
CA School Avg.: 174
National School Avg.: 187

Quick Facts (2026)

# CA Schools Ranked: 2,077
Top 20 Range (Students): 1,114–6,206
CA School Avg.: 174
National School Avg.: 187

California Average Students Per School (Trends)

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Year	California (CA) avg
2025	174
2024	169
2023	173
2022	174
2021	170
2020	166
2019	168
2018	164
2017	166
2016	163
2015	152

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Show school map — California (students range: 1,114–6,206, avg 174)

School Size Range: 852 6,206 Avg. School Size: 1,447

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private preschools student size?

The California average private preschools student size is 174 for 2026.

What are the private preschools with the largest student size in California?

The top ranked private preschools in California include Mother Of Divine Grace School, Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto and HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto.

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