The average private preschool endowment in California is $6.5M (2025).
The private preschool in California with the highest endowment is Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School, with a endowment of $57M.
Endowment Range: $1M
$57M
Avg. Endowment: $6.5M
Average Private Preschool endowment in California (2025)
School
Endowment
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School![Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School Photo]()

(Catholic)
Endowment: $57 M
Grades: PK-8
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Rank: #22.
Ripon Christian Schools![Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life]()

(Calvinist)
Endowment: $11 M
Grades: PK-12
435 Maple Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
Rank: #33.
Endowment: $9 M
Grades: PK-12
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Endowment: $7 M
Grades: PK-8
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $7 M
Grades: PK-8
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Rank: #66.
Endowment: $6.1 M
Grades: NS-8
5401 Beethoven Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Endowment: $5 M
Grades: PK-8
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Endowment: $5 M
Grades: PK-12
220 West Lomita Ave
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-8236
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Endowment: $5 M
Grades: PK-8
19692 Lexington Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Rank: #1010.
Endowment: $4.5 M
Grades: PK-6
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
Rank: #1111.
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $4 M
Grades: NS-8
1320 14th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-7977
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 664-7977
Rank: #1212.
Endowment: $4.5 M
Grades: PK-8
975 N San Carlos Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 933-0666
Rank: #1313.
Endowment: $3 M
Grades: PK-12
300 Marchmont Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6116
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6116
Rank: #1414.
Endowment: $3.7 M
Grades: PK-12
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Rank: #1515.
Endowment: $3.5 M
Grades: NS-12
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Endowment: $2 M
Grades: NS-K
23581 Madero # 104
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Endowment: $2 M
Grades: NS-8
154 S Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Endowment: $2 M
Grades: NS-8
8780 National Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 841-2505
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 841-2505
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Endowment: $2 M
Grades: PK-6
74 S San Gabriel Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 792-6166
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 792-6166
Rank: #2020.
Endowment: $1.5 M
Grades: PK-12
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Rank: #2121.
Endowment: $1 M
Grades: PK-5
1046 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 657-6798
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 657-6798
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Endowment: $1.2 M
Grades: PK-8
12816 El Monte Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
St. Philip The Apostle School
(Catholic)
Endowment: $1.2 M
Grades: PK-8
1363 Cordova St
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-9691
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 795-9691
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average private preschools endowment?
The California average private preschools endowment is $6.5M for 2025.
What are the private preschools with the highest endowment in California?
The top ranked private preschools in California include Santa Catalina Lower and Middle School, Ripon Christian Schools and The International School of San Francisco.
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