La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten provides early education for children in North County San Diego areas of Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Solana Beach and Cardiff California. Featuring year round enrollment for kids 2 to 6 yrs. at 1 of 3 nationally accredited preschools by the Academy of Early Childhood Programs.

Best Carlsbad Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 759 students in Carlsbad, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Carlsbad, CA include Carlsbad Christian Academy and Leport School - Carlsbad Village.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
17% of private preschools in Carlsbad, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top Ranked Carlsbad Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Carlsbad Christian Academy
Carlsbad Christian Academy Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
3030 Valley St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-6272
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Leport School - Carlsbad Village
Leport School - Carlsbad Village Photo
Montessori School
3016 Highland Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-6440
Grades: PK-4
| 25 students
Aspirations School Of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
Grades: PK-K
| 164 students
Carlsbad Country Day School
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
5150 Hemingway Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 804-0550
Grades: PK-K
| 154 students
Casa Montessori De Carlsbad
Montessori School
3470 Madison St
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 729-4455
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Discovery Isle - Carlsbad
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
6130 Paseo Del Norte
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 431-7090
Grades: NS-PK
| 30 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4625 Red Bluff Place
Carlsbad, CA 92010
(760) 730-9450
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten
La Costa Valley Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - La Costa Valley Preschool and Kindergarten provides early education for children in North County San Diego areas of Carlsbad, La Costa, Encinitas, Solana Beach and Cardiff California. Featuring year round enrollment for kids 2 to 6 yrs. at 1 of 3 nationally accredited preschools by the Academy of Early Childhood Programs.
Daycare / Preschool
2276 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 436-2797
Grades: K
| 34 students
Poinsettia KinderCare
Poinsettia KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1200 Plum Tree Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 435-0001
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Redeemer By The Sea Lutheran Kindergarten&preschl
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6604 Black Rail Rd
Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 431-8293
Grades: K
| 73 students
San Marcos KinderCare
San Marcos KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
6270 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 431-2558
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Village Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
740 Pine Ave
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(442) 333-9359
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2634 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 434-7143
Grades: NS-K
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Carlsbad, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Carlsbad, CA include Carlsbad Christian Academy and Leport School - Carlsbad Village.
How many private preschools are located in Carlsbad?
12 private preschools are located in Carlsbad.
How diverse are private preschools in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Carlsbad?
17% of private preschools in Carlsbad are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private preschools in Carlsbad are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Carlsbad include: Casa Montessori De Carlsbad vs. Village Montessori School

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