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Best San Joaquin County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private preschools serving 4,674 students in San Joaquin County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in San Joaquin County, CA include Ripon Christian Schools, Lodi Christian School, and Lions N Lambs Preschool/kindergarten.
The average tuition cost is $8,340, which is lower than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,667.
63% of private preschools in San Joaquin County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked San Joaquin County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Peter Lutheran School
St. Peter Lutheran School Photo - St. Peter Lutheran School Lodi CA
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
50 S. Lower Sacramento Rd.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 333-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merryhill School - Stockton
Merryhill School - Stockton Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10250 Trinity Pkwy
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 762-8906
Gr: NS-PK
Bella Vista Christian Academy
Bella Vista Christian Academy Photo - BVCA students gather around the flag pole.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1635 Chester Dr
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-7438
Gr: NS-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lions N Lambs Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
815 W Lathrop Rd
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 249-5839
Gr: PK-K | 269 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Lodi Christian School
Lodi Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
751 S. Lower Sacramento Road
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 368-7627
Gr: NS-8 | 302 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Ripon Christian Schools
Ripon Christian Schools Photo - School Life
(Calvinist)
(1)
435 Maple Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
(209) 599-2155
Gr: PK-12 | 1,035 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
323 N Fremont Ave
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 823-4513
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Tuition listed
St. Luke School
St. Luke School Photo - 5th Grader learning Microsoft Word 2010.
(Catholic)
4005 N Sutter Street
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-0801
Gr: PK-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 15
Write Start Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
4453 Precissi Lane
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 956-5437
Gr: NS-4 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Academy Of Stockton
(Catholic)
144 W 5th St
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 463-1540
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
3588 Brookside Road
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 954-7656
Gr: NS-1 | 126 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
3535 N El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 466-1577
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Life Training Academy
Life Training Academy Photo
(Christian)
11451 N West Ln
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 339-7373
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Mountain House
Montessori School
685 N Montebello St
Tracy, CA 95391
(209) 836-7459
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Montessori School Of Tracy
Montessori School
100 S Tracy Blvd
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 833-3458
Gr: PK-K | 223 students Tuition listed
Montessori Villa Llc
Montessori School
2525 S Stockton Street
Lodi, CA 95240
(209) 931-4273
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Parvin's Hopeland Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
5965 N Pershing Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 474-9144
Gr: NS-K | 38 students Tuition listed
St. Bernards Catholic School
(Catholic)
165 W Eaton Ave
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-8018
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Stockton Baptist School
(Baptist)
5480 N Highway 99
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 931-6101
Gr: PK-10 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Stockton Christian Academy
Stockton Christian Academy Photo
(Pentecostal)
9021 West Ln
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 957-3043
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stockton KinderCare
Stockton KinderCare Photo - Stockton KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
7801 Mariners Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 477-3723
Gr: NS-PK
Tracy KinderCare
Tracy KinderCare Photo - Tracy KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
265 W Grant Line Rd
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 835-9247
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in San Joaquin County, California

San Joaquin County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cornerstone Christian Preschool (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
17900 Comconex Rd
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 825-5700
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
18950 North Hwy 99
Acampo, CA 95220
(209) 368-7271
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Tuition listed
2367 Waudman Avenue
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 952-8854
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 18 students
North Valley School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
12755 North Highway 88
Victor, CA 95253
(209) 340-5800
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
5 W Swain Road
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 478-1455
Gr: K-8 | 40 students
Rainbow School (Closed 2016)
Daycare / Preschool
1801 Bristol Avenue
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 464-7301
Gr: PK-K | 7 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1701 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 941-0301
Gr: K-8 | 190 students
1610 E Main Street
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 943-0353
Gr: NS-12 | 48 students
4368 N Sutter St
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 941-2877
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
10623 E. Highway 120
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 824-0900
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
Stockton SDA School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Po Box 5066
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 944-9818
Gr: K-7 | 29 students
Trinity Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
444 N American Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 464-0895
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
2111 Quail Lakes Drive
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-7650
Gr: PK-12 | 1,104 students

Overview

This County (San Joaquin County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,674 Students
362,400 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
263 Teachers
26,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
58%
Average Class Size
17 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,340
$15,667
Average Summer Program Cost
$715
$779
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$5,765
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$11.3 million
$30.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
9 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
282 Students
30,525 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%
# Hispanic Students
494 Students
43,560 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
13%
# Black Students
195 Students
12,191 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
1,718 Students
112,567 Students
% White Students
36%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,039 Students
143,224 Students
% of Others Students
43%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in San Joaquin County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in San Joaquin County, CA include Ripon Christian Schools, Lodi Christian School, and Lions N Lambs Preschool/kindergarten.
How many private preschools are located in San Joaquin County?
22 private preschools are located in San Joaquin County.
How much do private preschools cost in San Joaquin County?
The average tuition cost is $8,340, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,667.
How diverse are private preschools in San Joaquin County?
San Joaquin County private preschools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Joaquin County?
63% of private preschools in San Joaquin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in San Joaquin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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