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Beth Shir Sholom Early Childhood Center Photo

Best Santa Monica Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 957 students in Santa Monica, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Santa Monica, CA include Saint Monica Preparatory and First UMC Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
43% of private preschools in Santa Monica, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Santa Monica Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
First UMC Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1008 11th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 395-7292
Gr: PK-K | 106 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Saint Monica Preparatory
(Catholic)
(1)
1039 7th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 451-9801
Gr: PK-12 | 655 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beth Shir Sholom Early Childhood Center
Beth Shir Sholom Early Childhood Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1827 California Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-2517
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Garden Of Angels School
(1)
1009 18th St
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 453-4680
Gr: PK-1 | 90 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
SmartStart Developmental Learning Center
Special Education School
2505 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 452-5437
Gr: NS-5 Tuition listed
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
1441 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Gr: PK-K | 31 students Tuition listed
Westside Waldorf School
Westside Waldorf School Photo
Waldorf School
(3)
1439-41 15th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 260-2708
Gr: NS-8 Sports: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 91黑料s in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, California 91黑料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1515 Maple St
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 208-1666
Gr: K | 34 students

Overview

This Town (Santa Monica)
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
957 Students
363,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
30%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
106 Teachers
26,599 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
58%
Average Class Size
16 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,792
$15,694
Average Summer Program Cost
$590
$778
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
24%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,693 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
30,340 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
43,248 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
16 Students
12,193 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
345 Students
112,323 Students
% White Students
31%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
9 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
649 Students
143,781 Students
% of Others Students
58%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Santa Monica, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Santa Monica, CA include Saint Monica Preparatory and First UMC Preschool.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Monica?
7 private preschools are located in Santa Monica.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica private preschools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Monica?
43% of private preschools in Santa Monica are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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