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Grace Lutheran Preschool Photo - Field trips are an important part of the Grace experience. Our Kindergarteners went to a farm last year as part of their science studies.

Best Stanislaus County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private preschools serving 3,578 students in Stanislaus County, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Stanislaus County, CA include Central Valley Christian Academy, Modesto Christian School, and Turlock Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
87% of private preschools in Stanislaus County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Stanislaus County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Valley Christian
(Christian)
(2)
4040 Tully Rd D
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12
Central Valley Christian Academy
Central Valley Christian Academy Photo - MAA is dedicated to a Christ-like atmosphere. This sculpture reminds us of the influence Christ.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Acceptance rate listed
Modesto Christian School
Modesto Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5755 Sisk Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turlock Christian School
Turlock Christian School Photo - The Difference is Life Changing!
(Christian)
(3)
1619 E. Monte Vista Ave./2323 Colorado Ave./2006 E. Tuolumne Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
Gr: NS-12 | 597 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Christian Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
1351 E G St
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-6820
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Grace Lutheran Preschool
Grace Lutheran Preschool Photo - Field trips are an important part of the Grace experience. Our Kindergarteners went to a farm last year as part of their science studies.
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
617 W Orangeburg Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-1800
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hughson Christian School
(Church of Christ)
1519 Tully Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2874
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Modesto
Montessori School
3501 San Clemente Avenue
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 567-1115
Gr: K | 25 students Avg. class size: 24 students
New Harvest Christian
(Christian)
1360 Lone Palm Ave
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 527-0336
Gr: PK-12 | 25 students
Northwest Montessori School - Pleasant Hill
Montessori School
278 Sunshine Way
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 669-8305
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
Orangeburg Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
313 E Orangeburg Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 577-2576
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Come grow with us!
(Catholic)
505 M St
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-3544
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Small World Christian School
(Christian)
1024 6th St
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 523-4388
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Stanislaus County, California

Stanislaus County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Abundant Joy Christian School (Closed 2015)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1420 Oasis Ln
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 408-3618
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
1601 Coffee Road
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Gr: K-12 | 224 students
1501 Magnolia St
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3711
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
4772 Morrow Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
830 E Minnesota Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 550-5858
Gr: K-8 | 52 students

Overview

This County (Stanislaus County)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,578 Students
363,307 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
254 Teachers
26,599 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
58%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1284
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,248
$15,708
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$778
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,150
$5,651
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
150 Students
30,340 Students
% Asian Students
4%
9%
# Hispanic Students
508 Students
43,248 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
12%
# Black Students
136 Students
12,193 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
1,380 Students
112,317 Students
% White Students
39%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
1,999 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
1,337 Students
143,606 Students
% of Others Students
38%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Stanislaus County, CA include Central Valley Christian Academy, Modesto Christian School, and Turlock Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Stanislaus County?
14 private preschools are located in Stanislaus County.
How diverse are private preschools in Stanislaus County?
Stanislaus County private preschools are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Stanislaus County?
87% of private preschools in Stanislaus County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?

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