Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.

Best California Private Preschools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation serving 1,559 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in California include The Quarry Lane School and Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
75% of private preschools belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Council for Private School Accreditation in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Reformation Lutheran School
Reformation Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
4670 Mount Abernathy Ave
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 279-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 76 students
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.
(Catholic)
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
The Quarry Lane School
The Quarry Lane School Photo
(1)
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,092 students
Apple Valley Christian Academy
Apple Valley Christian Academy Photo - Spirit Week
(Christian)
(5)
22434 Nisqually Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 813-3232
Grades: PK-12
| 95 students

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