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Top 20 Best California Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 197 private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 23,627 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in California include St. Margaret's Episcopal School, Turning Point School, and Hearing & Speech Center Of Northern California.
The average tuition cost is $14,926, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,571.
27% of private preschools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in California (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Grades: NS-8
| 702 students
Abc Childcare Center
Abc Childcare Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
29705 Solana Way
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-5251
Grades: PK-K
| 340 students
Beach Cities Child Development Center
Beach Cities Child Development Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
850 Inglewood Ave and 514 N. Prospect Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(310) 370-4966
Grades: PK-K
| 333 students
Bonita Learning Academy
Bonita Learning Academy Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
3368 Bonita Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-1777
Grades: NS-K
| 73 students
Brighter Days Montessori School
Brighter Days Montessori School Photo - children's garden
Montessori School
1903 W Summerland St
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 831-2600
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
Buonora Cdc
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
9421 Woodman Ave
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 885-6200
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Buonora Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
19325 Sherman Way
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 885-6200
Grades: NS
| 69 students
East Whittier UMC Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
10005 S. Cole Rd
Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 698-1027
Grades: NS-PK
| 64 students
Egremont School
Egremont School Photo - Our students enjoy robotics!
(5)
19850 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 363-7803
Grades: NS-5
| 113 students
First Presbyterian Church Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2001 S El Camino Real
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 757-5120
Grades: PK-K
| 511 students
Hadley School
(1)
11703 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0539
Grades: PK-2
| 105 students
Hearing & Speech Center Of Northern California
Special Education School
1234 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-7658
Grades: NS
| 18 students
Learn And Play Montessori Irvington Inc.
Montessori School
40803 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 648-2939
Grades: PK-K
| 317 students
Newport Coast Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2350 Ford Rd
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 644-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 342 students
One Fifty Parker Avenue School
One Fifty Parker Avenue School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
150 Parker Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
Grades: NS-PK
| 48 students
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
(Catholic)
3169 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 642-7198
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Pattis Preschool And Kindergarten
Pattis Preschool And Kindergarten Photo - School Entrance
Daycare / Preschool
19270 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-4388
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
The Pegasus School
The Pegasus School Photo - The faculty at The Pegasus School contribute to students' success on a daily basis. The Pegasus School is dedicated to academic excellence and to the development of lifelong learners who are confident, caring, and courageous.
(3)
19692 Lexington Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Phoenix Ranch West
4974 Cochran St
Simi Valley, CA 93063
(805) 526-0136
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Presbyterian Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
728 W Fremont Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-2253
Grades: NS-K
| 282 students
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School
Saint Andrew's Episcopal School Photo - Learning extends beyond the classroom at Saint Andrew's. Our students actively engage with the world around them, exploring new ideas, cultures, and perspectives together.
(Episcopal)
(9)
13601 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3785
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
St. James' Episcopal School
St. James' Episcopal School Photo - Welcome to St. James'! Recognizing that each child brings unique talents, skills, experiences, and dreams to their educational journey informs the academic and cultural philosophy of our school. We provide a rich educational experience within a warm and diverse community.
(Episcopal)
(8)
625 S. St. Andrews Place
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 382-2315
Grades: NS-6
| 368 students
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
16791 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
Grades: NS-8
| 458 students
St. Johns Episcopal School
St. Johns Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(6)
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
St. Margaret's Episcopal School Photo - Our mission at St. Margaret's Episcopal School is to educate the hearts and minds of young people for lives of learning, leadership and service.
(Episcopal)
31641 La Novia
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Grades: PK-12
| 1,238 students
Turning Point School
Turning Point School Photo
(2)
8780 National Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 841-2505
Grades: NS-8
| 296 students
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten
Turtle Rock Preschool & Kindergarten Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1 Concordia West
Irvine, CA 92612
(949) 854-7611
Grades: PK-K
| 282 students
Weingarten Children's Center
Special Education School
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Grades: NS-K
| 46 students
Woodland School
Woodland School Photo
360 La Cuesta Dr
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 854-9065
Grades: NS-8
| 308 students
Abc Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
(6)
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
Grades: NS-PK
| 94 students
Academy Of Mandarin Immersion
Daycare / Preschool
3257 Payne Ave
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 373-4007
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
1030 4th St
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(661) 325-4321
Grades: PK-4
| 90 students
Anne Sullivan Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
21776 Palomar St
Wildomar, CA 92595
(951) 678-3557
Grades: NS-PK
| 119 students
Belltower Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1187 Magnolia Ave
Corona, CA 92879
(949) 426-1493
Grades: PK-K
| 154 students
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