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Best California Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools serving 739 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
25% of private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 8

Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools in California (2026)

Map of Achievekids
Achievekids
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
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Map of Aspirations School Of Learning
Aspirations School Of Learning
Gr: PK-K | 164 students
Daycare / Preschool
6286 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 603-9173
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Map of The Bridge School
The Bridge School
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
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Map of Foothill Montessori School
Foothill Montessori School
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Montessori School
18692 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 731-5653
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Fremont KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 81 students
Daycare / Preschool
38700 Paseo Padre Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 796-0888
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Map of Hawthorne Academy
Hawthorne Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
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Map of Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Little Shepherd Lutheran Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 125 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
504 Baker St
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 769-0462
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Monarch Christian Schs
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School (Christian)
136 Piedmont Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools are located in California?
8 private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools are located in California.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools in California?
California private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools are religiously affiliated in California?
25% of private schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA) and Christian).
8
Private Schools
739
Students
$45,000
Avg. Tuition
64%
Students of Color
19:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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