Challenger School - Middlefield Photo

Top 20 Best Santa Clara County Private Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 165 private preschools serving 29,152 students in Santa Clara County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Clara County, CA include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, Hillbrook School, and Bowman School.
The average tuition cost is $19,625, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,571.
34% of private preschools in Santa Clara County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Santa Clara County Private Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Almaden Country Day School
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.
(19)
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Grades: PK-12
| 1,239 students
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Hillbrook School
Hillbrook School Photo - Hillbrook's campus features an array of outdoor learning spaces including gardens, stately oak trees, and a creek.
(2)
300 Marchmont Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6116
Grades: PK-12
| 441 students
Imagination Lab School
Imagination Lab School Photo
(5)
4050 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 460-8940
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Merryhill Elementary School
Merryhill Elementary School Photo
(2)
750 N Capitol Ave, Bldg D
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-1282
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
1500 Yosemite Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 945-9090
Grades: NS-8
| 503 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
341 Great Mall Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
Grades: PK-8
| 680 students
870 N California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
Grades: NS-8
| 353 students
6670 San Anselmo Way
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 769-3845
Grades: NS-5
| 398 students
890 Pomeroy Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 542-0729
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
1196 Lime Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 617-8198
Grades: NS-5
| 523 students
820 W Mc Kinley Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 351-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
220 Kensington Way
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 882-9096
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
19950 Mckean Road
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 927-5771
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
4949 Harwood Road
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Grades: NS-5
| n/a students
Challenger School - Saratoga
Challenger School - Saratoga Photo
Daycare / Preschool
18811 Cox Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 378-0444
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Challenger School - Shawnee
Challenger School - Shawnee Photo
(2)
500 Shawnee Lane
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 365-9298
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
730 Camina Escuela
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 213-0083
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
1185 Hollenbeck Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7170
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
125 N. Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
Grades: PK-2
| 83 students
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 617-9812
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
410 Llagas Rd
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 676-4164
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Stratford School - Santa Clara Winchester
Stratford School - Santa Clara Winchester Photo
Daycare / Preschool
400 N Winchester Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 547-4986
Grades: NS-2
| 150 students
220 Belgatos Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 539-0102
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
3500 Amber Dr
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 248-2464
Grades: PK-8
| 551 students
Action Day Schools - Allen
Action Day Schools - Allen Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5845 Allen Ave
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 549-2036
Grades: NS-K
| 365 students
Bowman School
Bowman School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Grades: NS-12
| 265 students
Campbell Christian Schools
Campbell Christian Schools Photo
(Church of Christ)
(2)
1075 W Campbell Ave
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 370-4900
Grades: NS-8
| 443 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
Evergreen Montessori School
Evergreen Montessori School Photo - Yerba Buena Rd School, San Jose
Montessori School
3403 Yerba Buena Road
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 238-7001
Grades: NS-K
| 62 students
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Grades: PK-12
| 557 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.
(Jewish)
450 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-4404
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
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Santa Clara County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
540 Sands Dr
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-6789
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-7333
Grades: PK-K
| 200 students
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-3392
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
2499 Homestead Road
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 244-5041
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
5670 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 973-8696
Grades: K-12
| 122 students
1390 Five Wounds Lane
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 553-5700
Grades: 1-9
| n/a students
1500 Yosemite Dr
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-0991
Grades: 1-2
| 16 students
220 Blake Ave # B
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 247-4740
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
1999 S Bascom Ave. #400
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 877-5100
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
1321 Miller Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 996-0856
Grades: K-1
| 88 students
1730 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 448-0656
Grades: NS-12
| 99 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Santa Clara County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Santa Clara County, CA include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, Hillbrook School, and Bowman School.
How many private preschools are located in Santa Clara County?
165 private preschools are located in Santa Clara County.
How much do private preschools cost in Santa Clara County?
The average tuition cost is $19,625, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $13,571.
How diverse are private preschools in Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County private preschools are approximately 54% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Santa Clara County?
34% of private preschools in Santa Clara County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Santa Clara County are often viewed compared to one another?

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