Top 20 Best San Diego Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 62 private preschools serving 13,055 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in San Diego, CA include Francis Parker School, The Cambridge School and Ocean View Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,310, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,013.
50% of private preschools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Diego Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
La Petite Ecole Du Lycee Francais
La Petite Ecole Du Lycee Francais Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Maria Montessori School
Maria Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(12)
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Reformation Lutheran School
Reformation Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(2)
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
Grades: NS-8
| 81 students
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool Photo - Our students receive state of the art education
(Episcopal)
3674 7th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-1671
Grades: PK
| 63 students
The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School Photo - Weekly Memory Time - K-Prep
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
Carmel Mountain Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
(15)
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
Grades: PK-K
| 378 students
Chabad Hebrew Academy
Chabad Hebrew Academy Photo - Visit our stunning campus located on 20 acres of wooded forest in Scripps Ranch.
(Jewish)
(10)
10785 Pomerado Rd
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-1996
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
3051 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
Grades: NS-12
| 231 students
Francis Parker School
(2)
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,303 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
8160 Gold Coast Dr
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-1522
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Maranatha Christian Schools
Maranatha Christian Schools Photo - Maranatha Christian Schools: Distinctly academic, undeniably Christian.
(Christian)
(2)
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Grades: PK-12
| 1,007 students
Mission Bay Montessori Academy
Mission Bay Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
(3)
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
Notre Dame Academy
Notre Dame Academy Photo - "One Family, Always United"
(Catholic)
(1)
4345 Del Mar Trl
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Ocean View Christian Academy
Ocean View Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
Grades: PK-12
| 524 students
Our Ladys School
(Catholic)
650 24th St
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 233-8888
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
The Rock Academy
The Rock Academy Photo - Elementary students enjoy interactive learning in the state of the art computer lab.
(Christian)
(2)
2277 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
St. Columba School
St. Columba School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
3365 Glencolum Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-1882
Grades: NS-8
| 272 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
3014 Capps Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 297-1314
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
1376 Felspar Street
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 272-6282
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
St. Therese Academy
(Catholic)
6440 St. Therese Way
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
San Diego Jewish Academy
San Diego Jewish Academy Photo - San Diego Jewish Academy student volunteers in Oklahoma - June 2013
(Jewish)
(2)
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 646 students
School Of The Madeleine
(Catholic)
1875 Illion St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-6545
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
3630 Afton Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 322-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
The Waldorf School Of San Diego
The Waldorf School Of San Diego Photo - Phenomenological science keep those High Schoolers' interested!
Montessori School
(7)
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Grades: NS-12
| 304 students
Warren-walker School
Warren-walker School Photo
(7)
4605 Point Loma Avenue
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-3663
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
Abc Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
(6)
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
Grades: NS-PK
| 94 students
Baldwin Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1752 Hornblend St
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-5995
Grades: NS
| 109 students
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Carmel Mountain KinderCare
Carmel Mountain KinderCare Photo - Building Image
Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
Grades: NS-PK
| 85 students
Carmel Valley Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
13340 Hayford Way
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7933
Grades: PK-K
| 147 students
Children's Growing Center-first United Methodist
Children's Growing Center-first United Methodist Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2111 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 295-1915
Grades: NS-K
| 107 students
Children's Workshop
Special Education School
9524 Kearny Villa Rd
San Diego, CA 92126
(619) 521-3990
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Childtime Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
4545 La Jolla Village Drive Suite E-1
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
Grades: K
| 12 students
Christ The Cornerstone Lutheran Academy
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9028 Westmore Road
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 566-1741
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
City Tree Christian School
(Presbyterian)
(5)
320 Date St
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 232-3794
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
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San Diego, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4079 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
Grades: PK-7
| 54 students
277 Rosecrans
San Diego, CA 92106
(877) 280-8526
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Foundations Academy (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3450 Clairemont Dr.
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 367-5430
Grades: 2-8
| 10 students
1945 Coolidge St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
1228 S 38th St
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 264-3154
Grades: K-9
| 212 students
3580 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
Grades: NS
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in San Diego, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in San Diego, CA include Francis Parker School, The Cambridge School and Ocean View Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in San Diego, CA?
62 private preschools are located in San Diego, CA.
How much do private preschools cost in San Diego, CA?
The average tuition cost is $12,310, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $13,013.
How diverse are private preschools in San Diego, CA?
San Diego, CA private preschools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Diego, CA?
50% of private preschools in San Diego, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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