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Top 20 Best California Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 73 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 15,107 students in California.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in California include International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz, The Nueva Middle School, and Highland Hall Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $22,711, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,571.
16% of private preschools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked California Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus
Adda Clevenger School - Noe Valley Campus Photo - The Adda Clevenger School is an independent elementary school providing an accelerated academic and arts curriculum to San Francisco Bay Area students grades TK-8 since 1980.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
180 Fair Oaks Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 824-2240
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Brookfield School
Brookfield School Photo - Brookfield has been educating students in the Sacramento area for over 50 years. Our graduating students are regularly accepted to their first choice of high school.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
6115 Riverside Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95831
(916) 442-1255
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Heritage Oak Private School
Heritage Oak Private School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Grades: PK-8
| 635 students
Western Christian Academy
Western Christian Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
30128 Auberry Rd
Prather, CA 93651
(800) 868-5839
Grades: PK-12
| 749 students
GATE Academy
GATE Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1 Saint Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
Le Lycee Francais De San Diego
Le Lycee Francais De San Diego Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.
Special Program Emphasis
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley Photo - We use Inquiry to provoke curiosity, creative thinking and problem solving.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Anneliese Schools, Inc.
Special Program Emphasis
758 Manzanita Dr
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 613-0600
Grades: PK-6
| 573 students
Chinese American International School
Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year
Special Program Emphasis
3250 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6084
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 300 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
Highland Hall Waldorf School
Highland Hall Waldorf School Photo - Our classrooms contain furniture made of natural materials and slate chalkboards.
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
17100 Superior Street
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 349-1394
Grades: PK-12
| 219 students
International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
4155 Russell Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-4526
Grades: NS-5
| 424 students
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley
International School Of Los Angeles - West Valley Photo - Besides the scientifically proven benefits of bilingualism, LILA aims to gift students with the value of a constructivist education where students are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction. The aim is to instill the love of learning in all students.
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
5933 Lindley Ave
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-0155
Grades: NS-5
| 120 students
L'heritage Francais
L'heritage Francais Photo - Preschool
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
222 N. Euclid St.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 458-0907
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Maple Village Waldorf School
Maple Village Waldorf School Photo - Teaching the whole child; head, heart & hands.
Special Program Emphasis
4017 E 6th St
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 434-8200
Grades: NS-8
| 196 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
Pasadena Waldorf High School
Special Program Emphasis
536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Grades: PK-12
| 307 students
Pasadena Waldorf School
Pasadena Waldorf School Photo - Waldorf students play team sports!
Special Program Emphasis
(4)
209 E. Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9565
Grades: NS-12
| 340 students
Pressman Academy
Pressman Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(3)
1055 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Grades: NS-8
| 499 students
The Principled Academy
The Principled Academy Photo - Older students are all paired up with younger students as 'Reading Buddies,' a way to support older students develop caring and kind heart.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2305-A Washington Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Revelation School Of Florida
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
5001 W Florida Ave #208
Hemet, CA 92545
(786) 486-2380
Grades: K
| 455 students
St. Patrick School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
10626 Erwin St
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 761-7363
Grades: PK-8
| 281 students
San Diego French American School
San Diego French American School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
Grades: NS-8
| 335 students
San Francisco Waldorf School
San Francisco Waldorf School Photo - daily greetings
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2938 Washington Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202
Grades: NS-12
| 419 students
Silicon Valley International School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Grades: PK-12
| 685 students
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm
Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm Photo - Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm is a top-rated, independent Waldorf school located on a 38-acre campus in Sonoma County, CA. We have a deep history of nearly 50 years serving PS-G12 students and their families by offering an immersive, experiential Waldorf education.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
655 Willowside Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 575-7194
Grades: PK-12
| 296 students
Valley Waldorf City School
Valley Waldorf City School Photo - A group of 2nd grade students sharing snacks on the yard together during the 2019 school year.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6835 Aldea Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 776-0011
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
The Waldorf School Of Orange County
The Waldorf School Of Orange County Photo - 6th Grade field trip to Death Valley
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2350 Canyon Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-7775
Grades: PK-12
| 358 students
Alta Vista School
Alta Vista School Photo - At Alta Vista School, every student is a scientist from day one. We equip them with tools to explore, solve problems, and gain knowledge, sparking a lifelong passion for discovery.
Special Program Emphasis
450 Somerset Street
San Francisco, CA 94134
(415) 467-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Arcadia Chinese School
Special Program Emphasis
823 S 1st Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 786-1557
Grades: PK-11
| 184 students
Baywood Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 395-6236
Grades: PK
| 20 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in California?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in California include International School Of Los Angeles - Los Feliz, The Nueva Middle School, and Highland Hall Waldorf School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in California?
73 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in California.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $22,711, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $13,571.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in California?
California private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in California?
16% of private preschools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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