#25 Best Preschools in California
Redeemer by the Sea Lutheran Kindergarten&preschl
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 6 preschools in Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
B+Overall grade33 students17 students per teacher
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Best Preschools in California
The highest-graded schools of this kind in California. Top 44 of 44 schools.
#26 Best Preschools in California
Angela Preschool and Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
The only preschool in Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights, CA
B+Overall grade42 students7 students per teacher
#27 Best Preschools in California
St. Dunstans Montessori School
Episcopal · Montessori · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Carmel
Carmel, CA
B+Overall grade53 students6 students per teacher
#28 Best Preschools in California
Lily's Garden Preschool and Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
The largest preschool in Alhambra
Alhambra, CA
B+Overall grade34 students15 students per teacher
#29 Best Preschools in California
Kla Schools of Walnut Creek
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
B+Overall grade32 students16 students per teacher
#30 Best Preschools in California
Poverello of Assisi Preschool
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–K
One of 2 preschools in Sylmar
Sylmar, CA
B+Overall grade38 students15 students per teacher
#31 Best Preschools in California
Kiddie Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Serving families in Claremont since at least 2011
Claremont, CA
B+Overall grade40 students31 students per teacher
#32 Best Preschools in California
Kiddie Academy of Murrieta
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
B+Overall grade39 students24 students per teacher
#33 Best Preschools in California
Discovery Depot
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Yorba Linda
Yorba Linda, CA
B+Overall grade64 students21 students per teacher
#34 Best Preschools in California
Honey Tree Early Childhood Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks, CA
B+Overall grade61 students31 students per teacher
#35 Best Preschools in California
Irvine Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Irvine
Irvine, CA
B+Overall grade62 students
#36 Best Preschools in California
St. Vincent's Day Home
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Oakland
Oakland, CA
B+Overall grade70 students18 students per teacher
#37 Best Preschools in California
La Petite Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
A preschool in Winchester
Winchester, CA
BOverall grade43 students
#38 Best Preschools in California
Haykazunyadz Childcare Center
Early childhood program · Grades K–2
A preschool in Tujunga
Tujunga, CA
BOverall grade48 students16 students per teacher
#39 Best Preschools in California
Central Montessori Schools
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
The only preschool in Encinitas
Encinitas, CA
BOverall grade141 students8 students per teacher
#40 Best Preschools in California
Stratford School, Beresford Square
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Milpitas
Milpitas, CA
BOverall grade65 students16 students per teacher
#41 Best Preschools in California
Ocean View Academy
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, CA
BOverall grade70 students14 students per teacher
#42 Best Preschools in California
Manhattan Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–K
One of the 3 largest preschools in California
Manhattan Beach, CA
BOverall grade133 students11 students per teacher
#43 Best Preschools in California
Guidepost Montessori at Emeryville
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
One of 2 preschools in Emeryville
Emeryville, CA
BOverall grade88 students15 students per teacher
#44 Best Preschools in California
Guidepost Montessori Emeryville
Montessori school · Kindergarten only
One of 2 preschools in Emeryville
Emeryville, CA
BOverall grade88 students15 students per teacher
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