Top 3 Best Monterey County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 2,022 students in Monterey County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Monterey County, CA include Sacred Heart School, San Carlos School and Junipero Serra School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private preschools in Monterey County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Monterey County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Junipero Serra School
Junipero Serra School Photo - Junipero Serra School, Carmel, CA
(Catholic)
(4)
3090 Rio Rd.
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-8322
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
123 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 771-1310
Grades: NS-8
| 352 students
San Carlos School
(Catholic)
450 Church St
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 375-1324
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9337
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
All Saints Day School
All Saints Day School Photo - Research is always fun in our library containing over 15,000 fiction and non-fiction books and as well as a cozy fireplace!
(Episcopal)
(10)
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
Grades: NS-8
| 255 students
Madonna Del Sasso School
(Catholic)
20 Santa Teresa Way
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 424-7813
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Monterey Bay Christian School
(Assembly of God)
(2)
1184 Hilby Ave
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 899-2060
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Pegasus Montessori School
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
305 Reindollar Ave
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 883-1216
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Potrero Canyon School
Daycare / Preschool
8340 Carmel Valley Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 625-0545
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
Ryan Ranch Childrens Center Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
2 Justin Ct
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 647-9556
Grades: PK-K
| 19 students
St. Dunstan's Episcopal School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
28003 Robinson Canyon Rd
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9250
Grades: NS-1
| 50 students
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Monterey County, California

Monterey County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
274 Kidder St
Soledad, CA 93960
(831) 678-2885
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
298 E Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-1840
Grades: PK-12
| 48 students
526 California St
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 758-0321
Grades: 3-11
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Monterey County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Monterey County, CA include Sacred Heart School, San Carlos School and Junipero Serra School.
How many private preschools are located in Monterey County, CA?
12 private preschools are located in Monterey County, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in Monterey County, CA?
Monterey County, CA private preschools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Monterey County, CA?
67% of private preschools in Monterey County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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