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)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bright Horizon Chinese School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
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%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Bright Horizon Chinese School is Redwood Baptist (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Redeemer School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Weingarten Children's Center (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Weingarten Children's Center
Special Education School
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kubo Montessori
Montessori School
2323 Euclid Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 430-4118
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 430-4118
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
533 Canyon Road
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-1320
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-1320
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 9 students
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Montessori School
2000 Woodside Rd Room #3
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-9859
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-9859
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Tuition listed
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Redwood Baptist
(Baptist)
435 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
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(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
705 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
3.9 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
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Alternative School
201 Arch St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
151 Buckingham Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-7829
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-7829
2.5 miles
Gr: 5-8
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Weingarten Children's Center
Special Education School
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kubo Montessori
Montessori School
2323 Euclid Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 430-4118
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 430-4118
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
533 Canyon Road
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-1320
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-1320
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students Avg. class size: 9 students
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Montessori School
2000 Woodside Rd Room #3
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-9859
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-9859
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Tuition listed
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Roy Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3790 Red Oak Way
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2414
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2521 Goodwin Ave.
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
Kettleman City, CA 93239
(650) 482-2409
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2223 Vera Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2413
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2413
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(510) 465-5477
Redwood City, CA 94063
(510) 465-5477
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2498 Massachusetts Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2404
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 482-2404
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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