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Top 5 Best Kern County Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 private preschools serving 3,529 students in Kern County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Kern County, CA include Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School, St. Francis Parish School, and Stockdale Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
79% of private preschools in Kern County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Kern County Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Stockdale Christian School
Stockdale Christian School Photo - The mission of Stockdale Christian School is to educate students from Christian families, leading students to believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior, achieve excellence, and serve others courageously.
(Christian)
(1)
4901 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 327-3927
Grades: PK-8
| 479 students
Heritage Christian Schools
(Mennonite)
(1)
2401 Bernard Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-4545
Grades: PK-8
| 484 students
Olive Knolls Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
(1)
6201 Fruitvale
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 393-3566
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
(Catholic)
(2)
124 Columbus St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 327-7741
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
St. Francis Parish School
(Catholic)
2516 Palm St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 326-7955
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Grades: PK-4
| 90 students
Calvary Christian School
(Christian)
210 E Springer Ave
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-3133
Grades: NS-12
| 91 students
Canyon Hills Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
7001 Auburn Street
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-0880
Grades: PK-K
| 56 students
First Experiences Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
4600 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 395-0225
Grades: NS-PK
| 86 students
Heritage Montessori School
Heritage Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
934 N Heritage Dr
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7459
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Lifehouse Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
7220 Rosedale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-1212
Grades: PK-9
| 133 students
Little Red School House
Daycare / Preschool
4601 California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(661) 324-5774
Grades: K
| 20 students
Little Red School House #3
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Fruitvale Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 588-2227
Grades: PK-K
| 117 students
Noahs Ark Learning Center/preschool
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
175 Chester Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-0702
Grades: PK-K
| 55 students
North Kern Christian School
(Christian)
710 Peters St
Wasco, CA 93280
(661) 758-5997
Grades: PK-8
| 108 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School
(Catholic)
609 E California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 323-6059
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Sequoia Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
629 Main St
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 721-2721
Grades: PK-7
| 30 students
Valley Schools
(Christian)
2300 E Brundage Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93307
(661) 325-5084
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Wonder Window Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8001 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93306
(661) 871-7051
Grades: NS-PK
| 45 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Kern County, California

Kern County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
714 Columbus St # A
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 325-2271
Grades: PK-7
| 52 students
49858 Gorman Post
Lebec, CA 93243
(661) 248-6530
Grades: 1-10
| 9 students
Junester's School Of Achieveme (Closed 2004)
Special Program Emphasis (Baptist)
915 Niles St
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 323-6347
Grades: 4-8
| 7 students
Po Box 573
Inyokern, CA 93527
(760) 377-4769
Grades: 4-12
| 26 students
New Life Christian School (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
920 W Valley Blvd
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 822-3813
Grades: K
| 58 students
4201 Stine Road
Bakersfield, CA 93313
(661) 831-6252
Grades: NS-8
| 110 students
Ridgecrest Christian School (Closed 2000)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
725 North Fairview
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 375-9121
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
1732 11th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-9055
Grades: K-8
| 65 students
2222 9th Avenue
Delano, CA 93215
(661) 725-2827
Grades: PK-3
| 77 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Kern County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Kern County, CA include Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School, St. Francis Parish School, and Stockdale Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Kern County?
19 private preschools are located in Kern County.
How diverse are private preschools in Kern County?
Kern County private preschools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Kern County?
79% of private preschools in Kern County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Kern County are often viewed compared to one another?

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