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Bright Horizon Chinese School

902 Emerald Hill Rd Redwood City, CA 94061

Tel: (650) 773-0917

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 137 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Bright Horizon Chinese School is a nonsectarian, co–educational elementary private school in Redwood City, CA, serving grades K through 5 in a suburban community.
Established in 1905, the school has a total enrollment of 137 students and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 with 10 teachers on staff.
The school charges an annual tuition of $25,000, which is above the average private elementary school tuition in Redwood City.
Bright Horizon Chinese School offers 15 Advanced Placement courses and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for student diversity and school history.
Located in the Farm Hills neighborhood, the school emphasizes a special program focus within its elementary curriculum.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 137 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Bright Horizon Chinese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

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Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bright Horizon Chinese School
Kind	25
1	25
2	25
3	25
4	24
5	13

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Year Founded

1905

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

137 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Endowment Size

$50 million

School Notes

School Motto: Truth and Honor

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bright Horizon Chinese School cost?

Bright Horizon Chinese School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is Bright Horizon Chinese School's ranking?

Bright Horizon Chinese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Bright Horizon Chinese School?

The application deadline for Bright Horizon Chinese School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Bright Horizon Chinese School located?

Bright Horizon Chinese School is located in the Farm Hills neighborhood of Redwood City, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Farm Hills.

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The average private school tuition in Redwood City, CA is $19,145 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).