Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.

Top 3 Best Santa Rosa Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 1,428 students in Santa Rosa, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa, CA include Sonoma Country Day School, Brush Creek Montessori, and St. Rose Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private preschools in Santa Rosa, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Santa Rosa Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy Photo - Our High School is amazing!
(Christian)
(15)
4585 Badger Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-1486
Grades: PK-12
| 187 students
Brush Creek Montessori
Montessori School
4676 Mayette Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 800-7298
Grades: NS-K
| 29 students
St. Rose Elementary School
(Catholic)
4300 Old Redwood Highway
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 545-0379
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
4400 Day School Place
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 284-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
Bethlehem Children's Center & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1300 Saint Francis Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2266
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
College Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1925 W College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-5510
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Montessori School Bennett Valley
Daycare / Preschool
2810 Summerfield Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 537-8889
Grades: NS-PK
| 55 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
Rhio's Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
Montessori School
2427 Professional Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 528-0889
Grades: NS-PK
| 33 students
St. Luke Preschool
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
905 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 545-6772
Grades: NS
| 45 students
Woodside West School
Daycare / Preschool
2577 Guerneville Rd
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 628-6666
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2911 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-0183
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
1545 Rose Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 545-0861
Grades: 1-8
| 12 students
431 Humboldt St
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 528-0721
Grades: K-9
| 37 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Rosa, CA include Sonoma Country Day School, Brush Creek Montessori, and St. Rose Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Rosa?
12 private preschools are located in Santa Rosa.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Rosa?
33% of private preschools in Santa Rosa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Santa Rosa are often viewed compared to one another?

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