Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.

Top 20 Best San Mateo County Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 60 private preschools serving 11,443 students in San Mateo County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in San Mateo County, CA include The Nueva Middle School, Peninsula School, and Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
The average tuition cost is $20,130, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,585.
30% of private preschools in San Mateo County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked San Mateo County Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Phillips Brooks School
Phillips Brooks School Photo
(2)
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Grades: NS-5
| 306 students
Beresford Montessori
Montessori School
1717 Gum St
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
2322 Crestmoor Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 719-8197
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Stratford School San Bruno El Camino
Daycare / Preschool
300 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 897-1481
Grades: PK
| 144 students
Acton Academy Silicon Valley
Acton Academy Silicon Valley Photo
Alternative School
201 Arch St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Grades: NS-8
| 55 students
Belmont Oaks Academy
Belmont Oaks Academy Photo - A string quartet performs for elementary students on the porch of the lower elementary building.
2200 Carlmont Dr
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
The Carey School
The Carey School Photo
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
Grades: NS-5
| 278 students
Centennial Montessori School
Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.
Montessori School
27 10th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
Grades: PK-6
| 106 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
Happy Hall School
Daycare / Preschool
233 Santa Inez Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
Grades: NS-PK
| 138 students
Holy Angels School
(Catholic)
(3)
20 Reiner St
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-0220
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
Millbrae Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 960 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 967 students
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
7 Elmwood Dr
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
Grades: NS-8
| 525 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
Peninsula School
Peninsula School Photo - Peninsula School's Principles of Progressive Education: - We nurture the WHOLE CHILD - We build upon children's NATURAL CURIOSITY - We cultivate children's understanding through INQUIRY, CRITICAL THINKING, and the CREATIVE PROCESS - We engage children as active participants in a DIVERSE DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY - We amplify children's VOICES to create a more EQUITABLE, SOCIALLY JUST, and SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Alternative School
(10)
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Redeemer School
Redeemer School Photo - New school building opened in August 2006
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Grades: PK-12
| 1,070 students
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Grades: NS-12
| 1,216 students
St. Pius Elementary School
St. Pius Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School Photo - Award Winning Academic Decathlon Team
(Catholic)
1211 Arbor Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Sea Crest School
Sea Crest School Photo - Joyful Community
(4)
901 Arnold Way
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-9892
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Weingarten Children's Center
Special Education School
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Grades: NS-K
| 46 students
Woodland School
Woodland School Photo
360 La Cuesta Dr
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 854-9065
Grades: NS-8
| 308 students
Young World Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
699 Serramonte Blvd, #217,219,220,221,222,233
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
Grades: NS
| 90 students
All Are Friends Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
1130 Balclutha Dr
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Alto International School
Alto International School Photo
(1)
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
Bay Meadows KinderCare
Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
1350 Wayne Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
Grades: NS-PK
| 114 students
Bereford Montessori School
Montessori School
(2)
178 Clinton Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Grades: PK-4
| 10 students
The Discovery Center School
The Discovery Center School Photo - Reading, writing and arithmetic lead a student directly to excellence in education and success in college.
(4)
452 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 367-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Foster City KinderCare
Foster City KinderCare Photo - Foster City KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1006 Metro Center Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 573-6023
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Genius Learning
Daycare / Preschool
700 Peninsula Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 666-7726
Grades: K
| 58 students
Glen Oaks Montessori School
Montessori School
797 Santa Margarita Ave Ste A
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 872-1112
Grades: PK-K
| 31 students
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San Mateo County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
A Childs Way (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
817 Murchison Dr
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4760
Grades: K
| 21 students
1225 Greenwood Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 591-4882
Grades: K
| 69 students
1040 Miller Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 588-8175
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Newton (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis
1157 Chess Drive Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 345-4043
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
1305 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-3842
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
600 Grand Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 238-9669
Grades: 4-10
| 15 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in San Mateo County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in San Mateo County, CA include The Nueva Middle School, Peninsula School, and Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
How many private preschools are located in San Mateo County?
60 private preschools are located in San Mateo County.
How much do private preschools cost in San Mateo County?
The average tuition cost is $20,130, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $13,585.
How diverse are private preschools in San Mateo County?
San Mateo County private preschools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Mateo County?
30% of private preschools in San Mateo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private preschools in San Mateo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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