For the 2025-26 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 Modesto Christian School, Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School, and Central Valley Christian Academy.
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 Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Stanislaus County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4040 Tully Rd D
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 527-3481
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
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]( "Modesto Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
5755 Sisk Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 529-5510
Gr: PK-12 | 301 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School
(Christian)
1619 E Monte Vista Ave
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 427-2729
Gr: PK-12 | 771 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1619 E. Monte Vista Ave./2323 Colorado Ave./2006 E. Tuolumne Rd.
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-2237
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
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-6820
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
617 W Orangeburg Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-1800
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
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
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
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
Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 669-8305
Gr: PK-K | 37 students
313 E Orangeburg Ave
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 577-2576
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 577-2576
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Sacred Heart Catholic School![Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Come grow with us!]( "Sacred Heart Catholic School Photo - Come grow with us!")
(Catholic)
505 M St
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 892-3544
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
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 523-4388
Gr: PK-3 | 78 students
Stanislaus County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
Patterson, CA 95363
(209) 408-3618
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
1601 Coffee Road
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 529-7154
Gr: K-12 | 224 students
Foster-moore Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1501 Magnolia St
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3711
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 847-3711
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
St. Felicissimus School (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
4772 Morrow Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 545-1040
Gr: 2-8 | 9 students
Sierra Vista Kirk Baucher School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
830 E Minnesota Ave
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 550-5858
Turlock, CA 95380
(209) 550-5858
Gr: K-8 | 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Stanislaus County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Stanislaus County, CA include Modesto Christian School, Turlock Christian Junior/Senior High School, and Central Valley Christian Academy.
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 Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private preschools in Stanislaus County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Stanislaus County include: Modesto Christian School vs. Big Valley Christian, Hughson Christian School vs. Big Valley Christian, Big Valley Christian vs. Modesto Christian School
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