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Top 3 Best Los Altos Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 1,402 students in Los Altos, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Los Altos, CA include Saint Simon Parish School, Canterbury Christian School, and St. Nicholas Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
83% of private preschools in Los Altos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Los Altos Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Saint Simon Parish School
Saint Simon Parish School Photo - The Saint Simon Saints ready for learning
(Catholic)
(3)
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Canterbury Christian School
Canterbury Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
101 North El Monte Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
St. Nicholas Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
12816 El Monte Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Monarch Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
2420 N Foothill Blvd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(408) 735-9409
Grades: NS-K
| 80 students
Ventana School
Ventana School Photo
(Episcopal)
1040 Border Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-2121
Grades: NS-5
| 153 students
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Grades: NS-12
| 260 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Los Altos, California

Los Altos, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Woods Ln
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 385-8381
Grades: 2-12
| 51 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Los Altos, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Los Altos, CA include Saint Simon Parish School, Canterbury Christian School, and St. Nicholas Catholic School.
How many private preschools are located in Los Altos?
6 private preschools are located in Los Altos.
How diverse are private preschools in Los Altos?
Los Altos private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Los Altos?
83% of private preschools in Los Altos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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