Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Carmel Valley Preschool
About the School
- Carmel Valley Preschool in San Diego, CA offers co–ed early childhood education for grades PK and K in a central city setting.
- The school enrolls a total of 147 students, with 11 students enrolled in K through 12 grades.
- Carmel Valley Preschool has a Christian religious affiliation and serves families in the Carmel Valley neighborhood.
- The preschool reports a student body with approximately 9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
- Located in San Diego, this early learning program is part of the local private school landscape that includes nearby options such as Notre Dame Academy and Del Mar Pines School.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
147 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 52%
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Carmel Valley Preschool often compared to?
Carmel Valley Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like Notre Dame Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Carmel Valley Preschool?
The application deadline for Carmel Valley Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Carmel Valley Preschool located?
Carmel Valley Preschool is located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Carmel Valley.
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Popular comparisons: Carmel Valley Preschool vs. Notre Dame Academy
People that viewed Carmel Valley Preschool also viewed these schools: Notre Dame Academy, San Diego Jewish Academy, Del Mar Hills Nursery School and Torrey Pines Montessori Center.
The nearest high school to Carmel Valley Preschool is Cathedral Catholic High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Del Mar Pines School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Notre Dame Academy (1.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
13692 Mango Drive
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-8338
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
2596 CARMEL VALLEY RD
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-9501
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
13692 Mango Drive
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-8338
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
2596 CARMEL VALLEY RD
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-9501
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 8
3975 Torrington Street
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-5615
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3790 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-7710
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,646 students
Sports: 26 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
5555 Del Mar Heights Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-4000
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
5531 Cancha de Golf, Ste 202
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 14
Special Education School
215 9th Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 259-8155
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: K-6 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 8
3975 Torrington Street
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-5615
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 5-6 | 3 students
Specialized Curriculum
990 Highland Dr Ste 106-d
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 481-2200
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
4345 Del Mar Trails Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 509-2300
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3790 Townsgate Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 794-7710
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 84 students
Daycare / Preschool
13692 Mango Drive
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-8338
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Montessori School
2596 CARMEL VALLEY RD
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 481-9501
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13030 Ashley Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
0.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-1060
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-1060
0.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3710 Del Mar Heights Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 755-0125
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 350-6600
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 482 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5951 Village Center Loop Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
Encinitas, CA 92024
(858) 350-0253
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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