Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.

Top 5 Best Burlingame Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,700 students in Burlingame, CA (there are 15 public schools, serving 6,260 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in Burlingame, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Burlingame, CA include Mercy High School, The Nueva Middle School, and Crystal Springs.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
27% of private schools in Burlingame, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Burlingame Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs Photo
400 Uplands Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-4175
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
Lydian Academy
Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.
Special Program Emphasis
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Grades: 5-12
| 20 students
Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 960 students
Our Lady Of Angels School
(Catholic)
1328 Cabrillo Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-9200
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
St. Catherine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
(1)
1300 Bayswater Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-7176
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
American Advanced Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1430 Palm Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3088
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
The Avalon Academy
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Grades: PK-4
| 10 students
Genius Learning
Daycare / Preschool
700 Peninsula Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 666-7726
Grades: K
| 58 students
La Petite Montessori School Llc
Montessori School
1450 Tartan Trail Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 401-7789
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Burlingame, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Burlingame, CA include Mercy High School, The Nueva Middle School, and Crystal Springs.
How many private schools are located in Burlingame?
11 private schools are located in Burlingame.
How diverse are private schools in Burlingame?
Burlingame private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Burlingame go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Burlingame are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burlingame?
27% of private schools in Burlingame are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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