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

For the 2024 school year, there are 79 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 16,595 students in California.
The best top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in California include Brookfield School, Western Christian Academy and The Rhoades School.
The average tuition cost is $23,169, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $12,967.
20% of private preschools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).
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)

School
Location
Grades
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
The Rhoades School
The Rhoades School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
141 S Rancho Santa Fe Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 436-1102
Grades: PK-8
| 666 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 Saint Vincent Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Grades: PK-8
| 58 students
La Petite Ecole Du Lycee Francais
La Petite Ecole Du Lycee Francais Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 277-1514
Grades: PK-8
| 216 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
Shu Ren International School Photo - Experiential learning in the Bay Area. Students participate in approximately 6 experiences outside of school and 6 within school as part of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
Shu Ren International School
Special Program Emphasis
540 Sands Drive Bldg B
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 508-6259
Grades: PK-5
| 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
All Souls Catholic School
All Souls Catholic School Photo - Learning in the world's three most used languages
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
29 S Electric Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Bell Tower Trilingual School
Special Program Emphasis
3116 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 943-9970
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
The Cambridge School
The Cambridge School Photo - Weekly Memory Time - K-Prep
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
12855 Black Mountain Rd
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3488
Grades: PK-12
| 393 students
Chinese American International School
Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year
Special Program Emphasis
Main: 150 Oak Street; Pre-K campus: 42/52 Waller St., Middle School Campus, 888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 865-6084
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Courtyard Private School
Courtyard Private School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
205 24th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-5395
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
Emek Hebrew Academy Teichman Family Torah Center
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
15365 Magnolia Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 783-3663
Grades: PK-8
| 778 students
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 349 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.
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
450 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-4404
Grades: PK-8
| 277 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
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Photo - We are always welcoming new members to join our school community. For more information, please email our principal (kbautista@ihmla.org) or give us a call (323-663-4611). Come join our family today!
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(5)
1055 N Alexandria Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 663-4611
Grades: PK-8
| 169 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
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 853 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
| 134 students
The Quarry Lane School
The Quarry Lane School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 829-8000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,031 students
Sacramento Waldorf School
Sacramento Waldorf School Photo - Sacramento Waldorf High School provides a comprehensive education, an academic and arts-infused curriculum within a community of passionate students, dedicated teachers, and involved parents.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3750 Bannister Road
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 361-3900
Grades: PK-12
| 459 students
San Diego French American School
San Diego French American School Photo - San Diego French-American School has a biliingual French and English program for preschool, elementary and middle school students. Students do not have to speak French at home. ESL and FLE for non-native English or French speakers. SDFAS also offers After School Activities, transportation, extended care, hot lunch, summer camp, homework help, sports leagues, theater, music, art.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
6550 Soledad Mountain Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 456-2807
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Saniku Gakuin Santa Clara Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis (Seventh Day Adventist)
4660 Eastus Dr
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 378-8190
Grades: PK-9
| 364 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
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula Photo - Tenth grade students learn computer modeling with the program Stella, as part of their technology class.
Special Program Emphasis
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Grades: NS-12
| 281 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 Brookfield School, Western Christian Academy and The Rhoades School.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in California?
79 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 $23,169, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $12,967.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in California?
California private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in California?
20% of private preschools with special program emphasis in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Jewish).

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