The average private preschool tuition in California is $13,571 per year (2024-25).
The private preschool with the lowest tuition is The Learning Experience Early Education Center, with a tuition of $1,011.
Tuition Cost Range: $1,011
$2,600
Avg. Tuition Cost: $1,494
California Private Preschools By Tuition Cost (2024-25)
School
Tuition Cost
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
The Learning Experience Early Education Center![The Learning Experience Early Education Center Photo]( "The Learning Experience Early Education Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,011
Grades: NS-K
23421 Madero
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 770-9901
Rank: #22.
Tuition: $1,030
Grades: NS-K
23581 Madero # 104
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 951-0442
Rank: #33.
Tuition: $1,135
Grades: NS-PK
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Rank: #44.
Eastlake Church Children Center
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
Tuition: $1,150
Grades: PK-K
2351 Otay Lakes Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 421-4156
Chula Vista, CA 91915
(619) 421-4156
Rank: #55.
Tuition: $1,175
Grades: NS
27265 Luther Drive
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-6027
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-6027
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Childs World School - Encino
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: NS-K
6100 Lindley Ave
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8122
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 343-8122
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Triumphant Learning Center![Triumphant Learning Center Photo - Number rods with numbers]( "Triumphant Learning Center Photo - Number rods with numbers")
Montessori School (Christian)
Tuition: $1,200
Grades: PK-K
420 Carroll St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-7450
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-7450
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brush Creek Montessori
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,250
Grades: NS-K
4676 Mayette Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 800-7298
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 800-7298
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool![Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo - All Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool programs reflect a commitment to provide children with the opportunity to promote their positive character traits of kindness, trustworthiness, and integrity.]( "Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool Photo - All Tzu Chi Great Love Preschool programs reflect a commitment to provide children with the opportunity to promote their positive character traits of kindness, trustworthiness, and integrity.")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,250
Grades: NS-PK
206 E Palm Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 305-1188
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Creative Mind Preschool![Creative Mind Preschool Photo]( "Creative Mind Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-K
5262 Fountain Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 660-7529
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 660-7529
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
First Christian Church Pomona Child Dev Center![First Christian Church Pomona Child Dev Center Photo]( "First Christian Church Pomona Child Dev Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: NS-PK
1751 North Park Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 629-3636
Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 629-3636
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-5
222 N. Euclid St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: PK-3
331 N Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-6618
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 999-6618
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Temecula Play & Learn School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,300
Grades: NS-PK
42690 Margarita Rd
Temecula, CA 92589
(951) 693-0381
Temecula, CA 92589
(951) 693-0381
Rank: #1515.
Tuition: $1,317
Grades: PK-5
650 Willard Dr
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 353-0185
Rank: #1616.
Montessori House Of Children![Montessori House Of Children Photo]( "Montessori House Of Children Photo")
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,330
Grades: NS-PK
1187 Franklin St
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-7691
Rank: #1717.
Kidsville Usa![Kidsville Usa Photo]( "Kidsville Usa Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,342
Grades: NS-1
8464 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Tuition: $1,350
Grades: K
4963 Balboa Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 788-9442
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 788-9442
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Tuition: $1,350
Grades: NS-PK
20221 SW Cypress Street
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(949) 756-8855
Rank: #2020.
Springfield Montessori School
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,390
Grades: NS-K
5100 Brannigan St
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-5102
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-5102
Rank: #2121.
Tuition: $1,395
Grades: PK-K
1905 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(510) 468-0060
Milpitas, CA 95035
(510) 468-0060
Rank: #2222.
Tuition: $1,409
Grades: PK-1
30075 Comercio
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-6440
Rank: #2323.
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,500
Grades: PK-K
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Rank: #2424.
Culver City Christian School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,525
Grades: NS-PK
11312 W Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-6963
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 391-6963
Rank: #2525.
Mother Of Divine Grace School![Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo]( "Mother Of Divine Grace School Photo")
(Catholic)
Tuition: $1,624
Grades: PK-12
407 Bryant Cir Ste B1
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-5818
Rank: #2626.
Building Blocks Christian Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Tuition: $1,625
Grades: NS-PK
3734 S. Centinela Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 397-7500
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 397-7500
Rank: #2727.
Tuition: $1,700
Grades: NS-PK
22322 Collins St
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 712-9966
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 712-9966
Rank: #2828.
Tuition: $1,764
Grades: NS-5
29028 Aloma Avenue
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 495-5162
Rank: #2929.
Rising Star Montessori![Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard]( "Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard")
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,836
Grades: PK
1421 High Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Rank: #3030.
Mother Goose School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,900
Grades: PK-K
334 28th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
Rank: #3131.
Rainbow Montessori
Montessori School
Tuition: $1,950
Grades: NS-6
790 E Duane Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 738-3261
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 738-3261
Rank: #3232.
Roberts School
Daycare / Preschool
Tuition: $1,985
Grades: NS-PK
641 Coleman Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
Rank: #3333.
Tuition: $1,995
Grades: PK-K
4432 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
Rank: #3434.
Integrity Christian School
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
Tuition: $2,500
Grades: PK-12
4905 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(877) 427-4905
Anaheim, CA 92807
(877) 427-4905
Rank: #3535.
Tuition: $2,600
Grades: PK-12
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average private preschools tuition?
The California average private preschools tuition is $17,189 for 2024-25.
What are the private preschools with the lowest tuition cost in California?
The top ranked private preschools in California include The Learning Experience Early Education Center, Pillars Academy and Millbrae Montessori School.
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