For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 474 students in San Diego County, CA.
San Diego County, CA public preschools have a diversity score of 0.64, which is equal to the California public preschool average of 0.64.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in San Diego County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
8818 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Alpine, CA 91901
(619) 659-8250
Gr: K | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
8425 Palm St.
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 825-5600
Gr: K | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in San Diego County, CA?
3 public preschools are located in San Diego County, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in San Diego County?
San Diego County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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