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Best Vista Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 2,458 students in Vista, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Vista, CA include Tri-City Christian School, St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, and Tri-city Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
44% of private preschools in Vista, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Vista Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo - St. Francis of Vista is for families who want to provide their children with the finest opportunity for a well-rounded education.
(Catholic)
(6)
525 West Vista Way
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-7960
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-city Christian School
(Baptist)
302 N Emerald Dr
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Acceptance rate listed
Tri-City Christian School
Tri-City Christian School Photo - Kindergarten Classroom
(Christian)
(3)
302 North Emerald Drive
Vista, CA 92083
(760) 630-8227
Gr: NS-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Preschool/kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
651 Eucalyptus Ave
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-6908
Gr: PK-K | 67 students Tuition listed
Big Tree Little Preschool Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1600 Buena Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92081, United States
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 685-5780
Gr: K | 8 students
990 Vale Terrace Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-5600
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students
Growing Tree Academy
777 Taylor St
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 945-9222
Gr: PK-1 | 26 students
Sanderling Waldorf School
Sanderling Waldorf School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
2585 Business Park Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 635-3747
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Stars Montessori Academy
Montessori School
1680 S Melrose Dr Ste 115
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 597-9796
Gr: PK-K | 96 students
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Vista, California 糖心原创s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2017)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
700 E Bobier Dr
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 724-7700
Gr: NS-4 | 20 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Vista)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,458 Students
362,907 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
164 Teachers
26,566 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
58%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,387
$15,692
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,694 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
53 Students
30,379 Students
% Asian Students
3%
9%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
43,145 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
46 Students
12,257 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
718 Students
112,426 Students
% White Students
45%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
1,996 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
574 Students
143,872 Students
% of Others Students
36%
42%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Vista, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Vista, CA include Tri-City Christian School, St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School, and Tri-city Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Vista?
9 private preschools are located in Vista.
How diverse are private preschools in Vista?
Vista private preschools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Vista?
44% of private preschools in Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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