For the 2025 school year, there are 61 private preschools serving 13,085 students in San Diego, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in San Diego, CA include The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Mission Bay Montessori Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,741, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,542.
Top Ranked San Diego 草榴社区 Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
4544 Pocahontas Avenue
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-9350
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool![All Saints' Episcopal Preschool Photo - Our students receive state of the art education All Saints' Episcopal Preschool Photo - Our students receive state of the art education]()
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(Episcopal)
3674 7th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-1671
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-1671
Grades: PK
| 63 students
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Grades: PK-12
| 405 students
9510 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-4877
Grades: PK-K
| 378 students
10785 Pomerado Rd
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-1996
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-1996
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
3051 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 584-2454
Grades: NS-12
| 231 students
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,313 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
8160 Gold Coast Dr
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-1522
San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 693-1522
Grades: PK-8
| 359 students
9050 Maranatha Drive
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
San Diego, CA 92127
(858) 759-9737
Grades: PK-12
| 1,007 students
2640 Soderblom Avenue
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 457-5895
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Nazareth School, San Diego
(Catholic)
10728 San Diego Mission Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 641-7987
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 641-7987
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 275 students
2460 Palm Avenue
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 424-7875
Grades: PK-12
| 524 students
2277 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 764-5200
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
3365 Glencolum Dr
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-1882
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-1882
Grades: NS-8
| 272 students
St. Gregory The Great Catholic School
(Catholic)
15315 Stonebridge Pkwy
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 397-1290
San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 397-1290
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
St. Patrick School
(Catholic)
3014 Capps Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 297-1314
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 297-1314
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
5165 Imperial Ave
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 264-0109
San Diego, CA 92114
(619) 264-0109
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
St. Therese Academy
(Catholic)
6440 St. Therese Way
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
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
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-6545
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
3630 Afton Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
3547 Altadena Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 280-8016
Grades: NS-12
| 304 students
4605 Point Loma Avenue
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-3663
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 223-3663
Grades: PK-8
| 366 students
12145 Alta Carmel Court # 270
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 451-1663
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
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-5995
Grades: NS
| 109 students
9001 Towne Centre Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 535-1144
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Carmel Mountain KinderCare![Carmel Mountain KinderCare Photo - Building Image Carmel Mountain KinderCare Photo - Building Image]()
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Daycare / Preschool
12135 World Trade Dr.
San Diego, CA 92128
(858) 487-6444
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
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 Children's Growing Center-first United Methodist Photo]()
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Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2111 Camino Del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 295-1915
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
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
San Diego, CA 92122
(858) 452-9732
Grades: K
| 12 students
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San Diego, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banyan Tree Foundations Academy (Closed 2022)
Special Education School
3450 Clairemont Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 367-5430
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 367-5430
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy (Closed 2021)
(Pentecostal)
4079 54th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 229-2800
Grades: PK-7
| 54 students
277 Rosecrans
San Diego, CA 92106
(877) 280-8526
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
San Diego, CA 92110
(858) 367-5430
Grades: 2-8
| 10 students
Holy Family School (Closed 2015)
(Catholic)
1945 Coolidge St
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 277-0222
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Wee Care Preschool (Closed 2008)
Daycare / Preschool
3580 Mount Acadia Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 560-0985
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 The Cambridge School, Francis Parker School, and Mission Bay Montessori Academy.
How many private preschools are located in San Diego?
61 private preschools are located in San Diego.
How much do private preschools cost in San Diego?
The average tuition cost is $14,741, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $13,542.
How diverse are private preschools in San Diego?
San Diego private preschools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Diego?
Which private preschools in San Diego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in San Diego include: Scripps Ranch KinderCare vs. Scripps Montessori School, Baldwin Academy vs. Maria Montessori School, Carmel Valley Preschool vs. Notre Dame Academy
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