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California Private Preschools By Tuition Cost

Name: California Average Tuition Cost Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool tuition in California is $14,500 per year (2026-27).

The private preschool with the lowest tuition is Pillars Academy and Fountain Valley Montessori Center, each with a tuition of $1,030.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 701
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,030–$1,317
CA School Avg.: $14,555
National School Avg.: $9,646

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CA Schools Ranked: 701
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,030–$1,317
CA School Avg.: $14,555
National School Avg.: $9,646

California Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +32.2% (+$3,843 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	California (CA) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$12,988	$15,764	▲ +$332	▲ +2.2%
2024	$12,643	$15,432	▲ +$695	▲ +4.7%
2023	$12,143	$14,737	▲ +$751	▲ +5.4%
2022	$11,665	$13,986	▲ +$340	▲ +2.5%
2021	$11,446	$13,646	▲ +$359	▲ +2.7%
2020	$11,205	$13,287	▲ +$257	▲ +2.0%
2019	$11,020	$13,030	▲ +$310	▲ +2.4%
2018	$10,760	$12,720	▲ +$342	▲ +2.8%
2017	$10,507	$12,378	▲ +$457	▲ +3.8%
2016	$10,136	$11,921	▲ +$475	▲ +4.1%
2015	$9,809	$11,446	—	—

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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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Tuition Cost Range: $1,030 $1,700 Avg. Tuition Cost: $1,317

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average private preschools tuition?

The California average private preschools tuition is $17,598 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in California?

The top ranked private preschools in California include Fountain Valley Montessori Center, Pillars Academy and Millbrae Montessori School.

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