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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 106 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 38,862 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.

The private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, Francis Parker School, and BASIS Independent Fremont.

The average tuition cost is $28,573, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,585.

28% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Shu Ren International School, Berkeley Photo - We use Inquiry to provoke curiosity, creative thinking and problem solving.

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.

Hollywood Schoolhouse Photo - Swimming is a vital part of HSH physical education, helping our students become physically active in a wide variety of ways!

Sacramento Country Day School Photo - With low student-teacher ratios, Sacramento Country Day School offers a highly-personalized educational experience that challenges students to innovate, and explore in a flexible academic program.

Sea Crest School Photo - Joyful Community

Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - The beautiful Episcopal Day campus is located in the heart of San Mateo.

Echo Horizon Photo - The Purpose Learning program helps our sixth-grade students connect their passions to real-world action.

Pasadena Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf students play team sports!

International Children's Academy Photo - Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble... we're mixing up a special potion using flower petals, shells, beads, and all sorts of materials. We're learning how to share and create all at the same time.

Davis Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf preschool and kindergartens utilize the child's natural propensity to learn through play. Play benefits cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. When play is fun and child-directed, children are motivated to engage in opportunities to learn.

Mount Madonna School Photo - Our lovely rural setting greatly enhances our learning environment.

Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles Photo - Graduation Ceremony

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