草榴社区

Holy Cross School Photo - Holy Cross School ~ 2019 Preschool -8th grade

Best Santa Cruz 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 320 students in Santa Cruz, CA.
The top-ranked private preschool in Santa Cruz, CA is Holy Cross School.
33% of private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Santa Cruz 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School Photo - Holy Cross School ~ 2019 Preschool -8th grade
(Catholic)
(4)
150 Emmet
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5852
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Midtown Montessori
Midtown Montessori Photo - Cooking and eating are part of the daily curriculum.
Montessori School
987 Bostwick Lane
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 423-2273
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Santa Cruz Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0519
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2727 Mattison Ln
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
(831) 476-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
250 California Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2641
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Santa Cruz)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
320 Students
362,400 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
26,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
58%
Average Class Size
17 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,030
$15,667
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$5,765

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
30,525 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
43,560 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
13%
# Black Students
6 Students
12,191 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
173 Students
112,567 Students
% White Students
54%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
74 Students
143,224 Students
% of Others Students
23%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Santa Cruz, CA is Holy Cross School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Cruz?
3 private preschools are located in Santa Cruz.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Cruz?
33% of private preschools in Santa Cruz are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Santa Cruz are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Santa Cruz include: Midtown Montessori vs. Holy Cross School

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