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Top 5 Best Sonoma County Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 27 private preschools serving 2,706 students in Sonoma County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Sonoma County, CA include Sonoma Country Day School, Brush Creek Montessori, and St. Rose Elementary School.
The average tuition cost is $11,896, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,621.
30% of private preschools in Sonoma County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).

Top Ranked Sonoma County Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Victory Christian Academy
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(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
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School Photo - Proud to walk in the Petaluma Veterans Day Parade
(Catholic)
(9)
246 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-6426
Grades: PK-8
| 203 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
Bridge Haven School
Alternative School
755 Baywood Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Grades: NS-8
| 25 students
Bright Skies Montessori School
Montessori School
11201 Main St
Penngrove, CA 94951
(707) 665-9830
Grades: K
| 1 students
College Oak Montessori School
Montessori School
1925 W College Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 579-5510
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Crescent Montessori School
Montessori School
276 E. Napa Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-2456
Grades: NS-7
| 56 students
Harvest Christian School
Harvest Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(6)
3700 Lakeville Hwy
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 763-2954
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Healdsburg Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
500 Grove Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-1727
Grades: NS-PK
| 43 students
Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
504 Baker St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
Grades: PK-K
| 125 students
Montessori School Bennett Valley
Daycare / Preschool
2810 Summerfield Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 537-8889
Grades: NS-PK
| 55 students
Montessori School Of Sonoma
Montessori School
19675 8th St E
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-2422
Grades: NS-PK
| 59 students
Old Adobe School
Old Adobe School Photo - Our Prekindergarten Room
Daycare / Preschool
252 W Spain Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 408-2383
Grades: PK
| 45 students
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Alternative School
(2)
2581 Gobar Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 322-6038
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Petaluma KinderCare
Petaluma KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1485 North McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 794-0211
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Rainbow Bridge Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
21 William St
Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 795-6666
Grades: NS
| 39 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
Rohnert Park KinderCare
Rohnert Park KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
6150 State Farm Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 584-0124
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
St. Luke Preschool
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
905 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 545-6772
Grades: NS
| 45 students
825 Middlefield Dr / 211 Spring Hill Rd
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-9222
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Willow Tree School
Montessori School
137 Payran Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 763-2546
Grades: NS-K
| 22 students
Windsor Christian Academy
(Baptist)
10285 Starr Rd.
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 838-3757
Grades: PK-8
| 260 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 Sonoma County, California

Sonoma County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2911 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 527-0183
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
4004 Bones Rd
Sebastopol, CA 95472
(707) 823-6603
Grades: Inquire with school
| 30 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 Sonoma County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Sonoma County, CA include Sonoma Country Day School, Brush Creek Montessori, and St. Rose Elementary School.
How many private preschools are located in Sonoma County?
27 private preschools are located in Sonoma County.
How much do private preschools cost in Sonoma County?
The average tuition cost is $11,896, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $13,621.
How diverse are private preschools in Sonoma County?
Sonoma County private preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Sonoma County?
30% of private preschools in Sonoma County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Which private preschools in Sonoma County are often viewed compared to one another?

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