The average private preschool in California has 175 students (2025).
The largest private preschool in California is Mother Of Divine Grace School with 6,206 students.
School Size Range: 865
6,206
Avg. School Size: 1,453
Largest California Private Preschools (2025)
School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mother Of Divine Grace School![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo]( "Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
Students: 6,206
Grades: PK-12
407 Bryant Cir Ste C
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Students: 3,710
Grades: NS-8
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto![HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto Photo - Year-round, full-day program for children 0-6]( "HeadsUp! Montessori Preschool - Palo Alto Photo - Year-round, full-day program for children 0-6")
Montessori School
Students: 3,710
Grades: NS
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1221
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1221
Rank: #44.
Students: 1,686
Grades: PK-12
5310 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 999-5055
Rank: #55.
Kolbe Academy![Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.]( "Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.")
Alternative School (Catholic)
Students: 1,597
Grades: PK-12
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Rank: #66.
Students: 1,472
Grades: NS-12
10656 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Loma Linda, CA 92354
(909) 796-0161
Rank: #77.
Ontario Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 1,428
Grades: PK-12
1907 S Euclid Ave
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 984-1756
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 984-1756
Rank: #88.
Students: 1,367
Grades: PK-12
8324 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Sacramento, CA 95829
(916) 688-0521
Rank: #99.
Students: 1,328
Grades: PK-12
44662 15th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5071
Rank: #1010.
Valley Christian Schools![Valley Christian Schools Photo]( "Valley Christian Schools Photo")
(Calvinist)
Students: 1,323
Grades: PK-12
10818 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 860-0556
Rank: #1111.
Students: 1,313
Grades: PK-12
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Rank: #1212.
Students: 1,289
Grades: PK-12
5600 W. Tulare Ave.
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-2684
Visalia, CA 93277
(559) 734-2684
Rank: #1313.
Students: 1,248
Grades: PK-12
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Rank: #1414.
St. Margaret's Episcopal School![St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Our mission at St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.]( "St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Our mission at St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.")
(Episcopal)
Students: 1,238
Grades: PK-12
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Rank: #1515.
Students: 1,227
Grades: PK-12
31950 Pauba Rd
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 676-8111
Rank: #1616.
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton![Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.]( "Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.")
(Catholic)
Students: 1,216
Grades: NS-12
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Rank: #1717.
Students: 1,169
Grades: NS-12
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Rank: #1818.
Students: 1,140
Grades: PK-12
11052 Independence Avenue
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 820-8121
Rank: #1919.
Heritage Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 1,123
Grades: PK-12
9825 Woodley Avenue
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-5742
North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 894-5742
Rank: #2020.
Students: 1,114
Grades: PK-12
7644 Farralone Ave
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 340-6131
Rank: #2121.
Students: 1,110
Grades: PK-8
23652 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 888-1990
Rank: #2222.
Students: 1,092
Grades: PK-12
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Rank: #2323.
Students: 1,081
Grades: NS-12
31300 Rancho Community Way
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Temecula, CA 92592
(951) 303-1408
Rank: #2424.
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
Students: 1,070
Grades: PK-12
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Rank: #2525.
Students: 1,067
Grades: PK-12
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Rank: #2626.
Students: 1,039
Grades: PK-12
3800 S Fairview St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 662-7485
Rank: #2727.
Ripon Christian Schools![Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life]( "Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life")
(Calvinist)
Students: 1,035
Grades: PK-12
435 Maple Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
Rank: #2828.
Students: 1,007
Grades: PK-12
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Rank: #2929.
Students: 1,002
Grades: PK-12
6844 Oakdale Ave
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 883-2428
Winnetka, CA 91306
(818) 883-2428
Rank: #3030.
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
Students: 967
Grades: PK-12
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Rank: #3131.
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
Students: 960
Grades: PK-12
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Rank: #3232.
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School![St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo]( "St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
Students: 905
Grades: PK-8
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Rank: #3333.
Students: 874
Grades: PK-5
890 Pomeroy Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
Rank: #3434.
Students: 867
Grades: PK-8
540 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-3170
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-3170
Rank: #3535.
Yeshiva Rav Isacsohn / Torath Em
(Jewish)
Students: 865
Grades: PK-8
555 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-3170
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-3170
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average private preschools student size?
The California average private preschools student size is 175 for 2025.
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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