Clairbourn School Photo

Top 20 Best California Private Preschools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 88 private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) serving 31,154 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) in California include Foothill Country Day School, Sacramento Country Day School, and The Gillispie School.
The average tuition cost is $28,892, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,585.
32% of private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) in California (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School Photo - Our dedicated faculty deliver personalized instruction to students embracing each student as an individual. Lessons are engaging, inquiry-focused, hands-on, and highly collaborative to prepare students for high school and beyond. Teachers are not solely focused on delivering instruction; rather, they are focused on each child feeling seen and care for, and teaching children to be lifelong learners.
(20)
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Berkeley Hall School
Berkeley Hall School Photo - House Days are fun days for different age groups to get together to complete challenges around campus.
(6)
16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
Grades: NS-8
| 262 students
California Crosspoint Academy
California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Grades: NS-12
| 611 students
Clairbourn School
Clairbourn School Photo
(15)
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
Grades: NS-8
| 283 students
Foothill Country Day School
Foothill Country Day School Photo - Field Day and Art Walk is a tradition that dates back to our school's founding. Since our school was founded around a 1954 Kentucky Derby winner named Determine, we hold a day of races and fun each year on Derby Day. Our kids are superheroes!
(11)
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Grades: NS-8
| 438 students
Hillbrook School
Hillbrook School Photo - Hillbrook's campus features an array of outdoor learning spaces including gardens, stately oak trees, and a creek.
(2)
300 Marchmont Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6116
Grades: PK-12
| 441 students
Phillips Brooks School
Phillips Brooks School Photo
(2)
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Grades: NS-5
| 306 students
Pilgrim School
Pilgrim School Photo
(4)
540 S Commonwealth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 355-5204
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Grades: PK-12
| 597 students
St. Anne School
St. Anne School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Grades: NS-8
| 702 students
5401 Beethoven Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
Grades: NS-8
| 598 students
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.
Special Program Emphasis
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
755 Ashbury Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School Photo - St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School, a CAIS and WASC-accredited KR-8 school, inspires and equips students to transform the world. We welcome families of all faiths and emphasize academics, leadership, public speaking, and a spiritual foundation to nurture well-rounded, confident, and compassionate students.
(Episcopal)
(6)
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Barnhart School
Barnhart School Photo - In addition to yearly plays, there are numerous opportunities for students to practice their public speaking skills.
(8)
240 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-5588
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Community Service has been a trademark and source of pride at Calvary Christian School and is an integral part of the school's mission.
(Christian)
701 Palisades Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
Grades: NS-8
| 482 students
The Carey School
The Carey School Photo
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
Grades: NS-5
| 278 students
The Childrens School
The Childrens School Photo - We know children learn best by doing, so our play-based preschool classrooms are rich environments where students explore activity centers and develop emergent interests.
(3)
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
Grades: NS-8
| 262 students
Chinese American International School
Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year
Special Program Emphasis
3250 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Curtis School
Curtis School Photo - Established in 1925, Curtis School offers a balanced program in academics, the arts, and athletics. Our unique campus affords children wide spaces to stretch out and run and play in.
(2)
15871 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Photo
(3)
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - The beautiful Episcopal Day campus is located in the heart of San Mateo.
(Episcopal)
16 Baldwin Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0700
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Photo - The Hausner curriculum nurtures academic success through critical thinking and whole-child learning that encourages every child to flourish.Hausner classrooms are dynamic environments that buzz with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
(Jewish)
450 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-4404
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
The Gillispie School
The Gillispie School Photo - Students at Gillispie are excited about learning, and this excitement can be seen and felt on campus each day. Lessons are interactive and engaging, questions are encouraged, and students and teachers alike are excited to share their lessons with other on campus.
(3)
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School Photo - Nestled in the heart of Atwater Village, Holy Trinity school is proudly celebrating 68 years of excellence!
(Catholic)
(14)
3716 Boyce Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-2064
Grades: NS-8
| 121 students
The Howard School
The Howard School Photo
(2)
5315 Foothill Rd
Carpinteria, CA 93013
(805) 745-8448
Grades: PK-8
| 112 students
International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
4155 Russell Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-4526
Grades: NS-5
| 424 students
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley Photo - Besides the scientifically proven benefits of bilingualism, LILA aims to gift students with the value of a constructivist education where students are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction. The aim is to instill the love of learning in all students.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
5933 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Grades: NS-5
| 120 students
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,067 students
Kadima Day School
Kadima Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(3)
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
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