Largest California Private Preschools

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(3580) All Schools
(3580)  High Schools
(1027) High Schools
(1027)  Elementary Schools
(2421) Elementary Schools
(2421)  Preschools
(2144) Preschools
(2144) 
  • The average private preschool in California has approximately 169 students (2020).
  • The private preschools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
  • The largest private preschool in California is The Harker School Upper School with 2,048 students.

Largest California Private Preschools (2020)

  • School # Students Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    The Harker School Upper School
    The Harker School Upper School Photo - Harker's Eagle Buddies program matches upper school students with lower school students for three years. The buddies meet 3 times per year for fun and food!
    Students: 2,048
    Grades: PK-12500 Saratoga Ave
    San Jose, CA 95129
    (408)249-2510
  • Rank: #22.
    Maranatha Christian Academy
    (Christian)
    (3)
     Students: 1,935
    Grades: NS-123800 S Fairview Road
    Santa Ana, CA 92704
    (714)556-0965
  • Rank: #33.
    Calvary Chapel High/maranatha Christian Academy
    Calvary Chapel High/maranatha Christian Academy Photo - Calvary Chapel works hard to Build Tomorrow's Christian Leaders Today. One of the ways we best do that is by offering our students the chance to participate in local and international missions trips. We have traveled with our students to areas far and wide as Panama, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Europe, etc. Pictured: Students building homes for families in Dominican.
    (Christian)
     Students: 1,530
    Grades: PK-123800 S Fairview St
    Santa Ana, CA 92704
    (714)662-7485
  • Rank: #44.
    Valley Christian Schools
    (Calvinist)
     Students: 1,316
    Grades: PK-1210818 Artesia Blvd
    Cerritos, CA 90703
    (562)860-0556
  • Rank: #55.
    St. Margaret's Episcopal School
    St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Every graduate is prepared and qualified to enroll in a four-year college or university, and because of the school's reputation for the depth and quality of its education, more than 140 leading colleges and universities across the country visit St. Margaret's annually to recruit its graduates.
    (Episcopal)
     Students: 1,241
    Grades: PK-1231641 La Novia
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
    (949)661-0108
  • Rank: #66.
    Faith Baptist Schools
    (Baptist)
    (2)
     Students: 1,240
    Grades: PK-127644 Farralone Ave
    Canoga Park, CA 91304
    (818)340-6131
  • Rank: #77.
    Loma Linda Academy
    Loma Linda Academy Photo
    (Seventh Day Adventist)
     Students: 1,239
    Grades: NS-1210656 Anderson Street
    Loma Linda, CA 92354
    (909)796-0161
  • Rank: #88.
    Francis Parker School
    (2)
     Students: 1,227
    Grades: PK-126501 Linda Vista Rd
    San Diego, CA 92111
    (858)596-7900
  • Rank: #99.
    Bradshaw Christian School
    (Christian)
     Students: 1,137
    Grades: PK-128324 Bradshaw Road
    Sacramento, CA 95829
    (916)688-0521
  • Rank: #1010.
    La Jolla Country Day School
    La Jolla Country Day School Photo - La Jolla Country Day School
    (5)
     Students: 1,105
    Grades: NS-129490 Genesee Avenue
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    (858)453-3440
  • Rank: #1111.
    United Christian Schools
    (Christian)
     Students: 1,104
    Grades: PK-122111 Quail Lakes Drive
    Stockton, CA 95207
    (209)954-7653
  • Rank: #1212.
    Capital Christian School
    (Assembly of God)
    (2)
     Students: 1,081
    Grades: PK-129470 Micron Avenue
    Sacramento, CA 95827
    (916)856-5600
  • Rank: #1313.
    French American Internationl School-San Francisco
    French American Internationl School-San Francisco Photo - French American and International High School Main campus
    Special Program Emphasis
     Students: 1,074
    Grades: NS-12150 Oak Street
    San Francisco, CA 94102
    (415)558-2000
  • Rank: #1414.
    St. Junipero Serra Catholic School
    St. Junipero Serra Catholic School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 1,067
    Grades: NS-823652 Antonio Parkway
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
    (949)888-1990
  • Rank: #1515.
    Santa Fe Christian Schools
    Santa Fe Christian Schools Photo - Santa Fe Christian holds weekly chapels which include student led worship, guest bands and speakers, and prayer time.
    (Christian)
    (14)
     Students: 1,051
    Grades: PK-12838 Academy Drive
    Solana Beach, CA 92075
    (858)755-8900
  • Rank: #1616.
    Village Christian Schools
    (Christian)
     Students: 1,047
    Grades: PK-128930 Village Ave
    Sun Valley, CA 91352
    (818)767-8382
  • Rank: #1717.
    Crossroads Christian Schools
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Students: 1,035
    Grades: PK-122380 Fullerton Ave
    Corona, CA 92881
    (951)278-3199
  • Rank: #1818.
    The Quarry Lane School
    The Quarry Lane School Photo
    Special Program Emphasis
     Students: 1,031
    Grades: PK-126363 Tassajara Rd.
    Dublin, CA 94568
    (925)829-8000
  • Rank: #1919.
    Sierra Canyon School
    Sierra Canyon School Photo - Our Upper Campus is home to our Middle and Upper School students, grades 7-12.
    (7)
     Students: 1,019
    Grades: PK-1211052 Independence Ave.
    Chatsworth, CA 91311
    (818)882-8121
  • Rank: #2020.
    Central Valley Christian Schools
    (Christian)
     Students: 990
    Grades: PK-125600 W. Tulare Ave.
    Visalia, CA 93277
    (559)734-2684
  • Rank: #2121.
    Rainbow Montessori
    Montessori School
     Students: 977
    Grades: PK-6790 E Duane Ave
    Sunnyvale, CA 94085
    (408)738-3261
  • Rank: #2222.
    Desert Christian Schools
    (Christian)
    (5)
     Students: 972
    Grades: NS-1244662 15th Street West
    Lancaster, CA 93534
    (661)948-5071
  • Rank: #2323.
    Lycee International De Los Angeles
    Special Program Emphasis
     Students: 953
    Grades: PK-1230 Marion Ave
    Pasadena, CA 91106
    (626)793-0943
  • Rank: #2424.
    Woodcrest Christian School System
    Woodcrest Christian School System Photo - Of our many classrooms, we have a safety certified biology/chemistry lab with stations and tools that aid our students with hands on learning.
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Students: 928
    Grades: PK-1218401 Van Buren Blvd
    Riverside, CA 92508
    (951)780-2010
  • Rank: #2525.
    Cornerstone Academy
    (Baptist)
     Students: 924
    Grades: NS-8801 Silver Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94134
    (415)587-7256
  • Rank: #2626.
    Rancho Christian School
    Rancho Christian School Photo - Rancho is a community of diverse students, parents, and teachers. It is a place where students come first - their best interest, their success and their plans for the future.
    (Christian)
    (12)
     Students: 919
    Grades: NS-1231300 Rancho Community Way
    Temecula, CA 92592
    (951)303-8040
  • Rank: #2727.
    Maranatha Christian Schools
    Maranatha Christian Schools Photo - Maranatha Christian Schools: Distinctly academic, undeniably Christian.
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Students: 905
    Grades: PK-129050 Maranatha Drive
    San Diego, CA 92127
    (858)759-9737
  • Rank: #2828.
    The Nueva School
    Special Program Emphasis
     Students: 889
    Grades: PK-126565 Skyline Blvd
    Burlingame, CA 94010
    (650)350-4528
  • Rank: #2929.
    Ripon Christian Schools
    Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life
    (Calvinist)
     Students: 883
    Grades: NS-12435 Maple Avenue
    Ripon, CA 95366
    (209)599-2155
  • Rank: #3030.
    Discovery Isle Child Developme
    Daycare / Preschool
     Students: 877
    Grades: PK-K1655 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd Suite 101
    San Marcos, CA 92069
    (760)752-7590
  • Rank: #3131.
    Friends Christian Elementary School
    (Friends)
     Students: 870
    Grades: PK-85151 Lakeview Avenue
    Yorba Linda, CA 92886
    (714)528-6608
  • Rank: #3232.
    Linfield Christian School
    Linfield Christian School Photo - The Vision of Linfield Christian School is to relentlessly pursue the standard of excellence in Christ-centered, college preparatory education.
    (Christian)
    (6)
     Students: 857
    Grades: PK-1231950 Pauba Rd
    Temecula, CA 92592
    (951)676-8111
  • Rank: #3333.
    The Parish School
    The Parish School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 855
    Grades: PK-833866 Calle La Primavera
    Dana Point, CA 92629
    (949)496-1241
  • Rank: #3434.
    Yeshiva Rav Isacson / Torath Emeth Academy
    (Jewish)
     Students: 846
    Grades: PK-8555 N La Brea Ave
    Los Angeles, CA 90036
    (323)549-3182
  • Rank: #3535.
    Anthem Christian School
    Anthem Christian School Photo - Outdoor Science Assembly
    (Baptist)
     Students: 844
    Grades: PK-8345 East Alvin Drive
    Salinas, CA 93906
    (831)449-0140
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