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Top 5 Best California Private Preschools Belonging to Cognia (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 18 private preschools belonging to Cognia serving 5,457 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to Cognia in California include California Crosspoint Academy, Fairmont Schools - Historic Anaheim Campus, and Southlands Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
22% of private preschools belonging to Cognia in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to Cognia in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
California Crosspoint Academy
California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Grades: NS-12
| 611 students
Western Christian Academy
Western Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Grades: PK-12
| 749 students
5300 East La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 234-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 654 students
1557 W. Mable Street
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 234-2736
Grades: PK-8
| 485 students
12421 Newport Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 234-2780
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
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.
Alternative School (Catholic)
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Grades: NS-12
| 1,597 students
Southlands Christian Schools
Southlands Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
(3)
18550 Farjardo St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(909) 598-9733
Grades: PK-12
| 525 students
26333 Oso Road
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(714) 234-2784
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1 Aura Lane
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 218-6200
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Guidepost Montessori
Montessori School
930 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 382-0550
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
Guidepost Montessori At Alicia
Montessori School
25261 Paseo de Alicia
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 340-9739
Grades: PK-K
| 54 students
Guidepost Montessori at Copper Hill
Montessori School
25135 Rye Canyon Loop
Valencia, CA 91355
(442) 267-6305
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Guidepost Montessori at Emeryville
Guidepost Montessori at Emeryville Photo
Montessori School
1450 63rd St
Emeryville, CA 94608
(442) 267-6305
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Guidepost Montessori at Folsom
Guidepost Montessori at Folsom Photo
Montessori School
777 Levy Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
(442) 267-6305
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores
Guidepost Montessori At Las Flores Photo - Guidepost Montessori at Las Flores
Montessori School
28672 Deerpath
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 339-2010
Grades: PK-K
| 86 students
Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley
Guidepost Montessori at Mill Valley Photo
Montessori School
270 Miller Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(442) 267-6305
Grades: NS-K
| 37 students
Guidepost Montessori at Plum Canyon
Montessori School
19141 Skyline Ranch Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(442) 267-6305
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Paideia Educational Heritage
Paideia Educational Heritage Photo - Year-round accredited curriculum at your own pace and schedule
Alternative School
(2)
2581 Gobar Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 322-6038
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students

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