For the 2025 school year, there are 87 private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) serving 31,045 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 $28,907, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,623.
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) in California (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
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.]( "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
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Grades: NS-12
| 611 students
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
Grades: NS-8
| 283 students
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Grades: NS-8
| 438 students
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Grades: NS-5
| 306 students
540 S Commonwealth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 355-5204
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
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Grades: PK-12
| 597 students
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Grades: NS-8
| 702 students
5401 Beethoven Street
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
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.]( "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
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
755 Ashbury Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5232
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
Grades: PK-8
| 160 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.]( "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
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
Grades: NS-8
| 482 students
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
Grades: NS-8
| 262 students
Chinese American International School![Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year]( "Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year")
Special Program Emphasis
3250 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
15871 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-3700
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 494 students
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew![Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - Empowering today's learners to become tomorrow's leaders.]( "Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - Empowering today's learners to become tomorrow's leaders.")
(Episcopal)
16 Baldwin Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0775
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0775
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Grades: PK-12
| 557 students
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
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.]( "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
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-4404
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
3716 Boyce Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-2064
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 663-2064
Grades: NS-8
| 121 students
4155 Russell Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-4526
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-4526
Grades: NS-5
| 424 students
5933 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Grades: NS-5
| 120 students
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,067 students
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
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