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Best Santa Monica Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 952 students in Santa Monica, CA.
The top ranked private preschool in Santa Monica, CA is Saint Monica Preparatory.
50% of private preschools in Santa Monica, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Santa Monica Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Saint Monica Preparatory
(Catholic)
(1)
1039 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 451-9801
Grades: PK-12
| 655 students
Beth Shir Sholom Early Childhood Center
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Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1827 California Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-2517
Grades: NS-PK
| 75 students
First United Meth Church School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1008 11th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-7292
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
Garden Of Angels School
(1)
1009 18th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 453-4680
Grades: PK-1
| 90 students
SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
1441 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Grades: PK-K
| 31 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1515 Maple St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 208-1666
Grades: K
| 34 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Monica, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Monica, CA is Saint Monica Preparatory.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Monica?
6 private preschools are located in Santa Monica.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Monica?
50% of private preschools in Santa Monica are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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