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Best Dana Point Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,909 students in Dana Point, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Dana Point, CA include Dana Montessori School, St. Edward Parish School, and St. Edward The Confessor Parish School.
40% of private preschools in Dana Point, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dana Point Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dana Montessori School
Montessori School
34052 Violet Lantern St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 240-7271
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
St. Edward Parish School
(Catholic)
33926 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 811 students Tuition listed
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 905 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Dana Point Montessori School
Montessori School
33501 Del Obispo St
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-4213
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy
Monarch Bay Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
32920 Pacific Coast Hwy
Dana Point, CA 92629
(194) 924-0334
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Avg. class size: 24 students
[+] Show Closed 糖心原创s in Dana Point, California

Dana Point, California 糖心原创s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
24292 Del Prado
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 443-1193
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students
South Shores Christian Preschool (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
32712 Crown Valley Parkway
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5032
Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This Town (Dana Point)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,909 Students
362,907 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
105 Teachers
26,566 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
58%
Average Class Size
25 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,430
$15,692
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,400
$5,711

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
30,379 Students
% Asian Students
2%
9%
# Hispanic Students
301 Students
43,145 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
12%
# Black Students
3 Students
12,257 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
931 Students
112,426 Students
% White Students
49%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,996 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
639 Students
143,872 Students
% of Others Students
33%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Dana Point, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Dana Point, CA include Dana Montessori School, St. Edward Parish School, and St. Edward The Confessor Parish School.
How many private preschools are located in Dana Point?
5 private preschools are located in Dana Point.
How diverse are private preschools in Dana Point?
Dana Point private preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dana Point?
40% of private preschools in Dana Point are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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