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.

Top 10 Best California Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 21 private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association serving 6,275 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California include Children's Day School, Central Valley Christian Academy, and Marin Horizon School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
43% of private preschools belonging to State or regional independent school association in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to State or regional independent school association in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Valley Christian Academy
Central Valley Christian Academy Photo - MAA is dedicated to a Christ-like atmosphere. This sculpture reminds us of the influence Christ.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
2020 Academy Pl
Ceres, CA 95307
(209) 537-4521
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Children's Day School
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
Grades: PK-8
| 511 students
Marin Horizon School
Marin Horizon School Photo - Marin Horizon is an independent, toddler through 8th grade, co-educational day school located in in Mill Valley, CA, only 15 minutes from San Francisco. Nestled at the base of Mt. Tamalpais, our beautiful campus is surrounded by trails and open space.
(8)
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
10 Marconi
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 281-0054
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 967 students
Ojai Valley School
(4)
723 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 640-2575
Grades: PK-12
| 286 students
Our Savior's Lutheran School
Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
Grades: NS-PK
| 89 students
Queen Of All Saints School
(Catholic)
(1)
2391 Grant St
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 685-8700
Grades: PK-8
| 308 students
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Grades: PK-12
| 1,070 students
St. Johns Episcopal School
St. Johns Episcopal School Photo
(Episcopal)
(6)
30382 Via Con Dios
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 858-5144
Grades: PK-8
| 568 students
3630 Afton Rd
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-3300
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
1317 N Crescent Heights Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 822-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 78 students
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten
Alpha-shen Preschool & Kindergarten Photo - Alpha Shen Kindergarten Open House 2019
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
618 N Moore Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2011
Grades: K
| 14 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
Calmont School
1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
Echo Horizon
Echo Horizon Photo - The Purpose Learning program helps our sixth-grade students connect their passions to real-world action.
3430 McManus Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-2442
Grades: PK-6
| 185 students
Gan Israel Pre School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
18181 Burbank Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 758-3838
Grades: PK-K
| 73 students
International School Of The Peninsula
Special Program Emphasis
3233 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 852-0264
Grades: PK-K
| 129 students
The Renaissance International School
The Renaissance International School Photo
Montessori School
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
South Peninsula Hebrew Day School
South Peninsula Hebrew Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(1)
1030 Astoria Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 738-3060
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
24800 Dolores St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 574-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students

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