For the 2025 school year, there are 115 private preschools serving 18,142 students in Alameda County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Alameda County, CA include BASIS Independent Fremont, The Quarry Lane School, and California Crosspoint Academy.
The average tuition cost is $19,052, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,632.
Top Ranked Alameda County Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Gr: PK-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
California Crosspoint Academy![California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.]( "California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.")
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Stratford School Fremont Blvd.![Stratford School Fremont Blvd. Photo]( "Stratford School Fremont Blvd. Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
38495 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 892-3965
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 892-3965
Gr: PK-K | 183 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
43077 Osgood Road
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 826-3411
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 826-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
4576 Willow Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-6045
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-6045
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Challenger School - Newark![Challenger School - Newark Photo]( "Challenger School - Newark Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands![KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.]( "KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.")
Daycare / Preschool
2540 Charleston St
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Gr: PK-K Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair![KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.]( "KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.")
Daycare / Preschool
1650 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Gr: NS-5 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
6665 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 397-0152
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 397-0152
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Gr: NS-8 | 431 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4550 San Pablo Ave
Emeryville, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Emeryville, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Fremont Christian School![Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.]( "Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.")
(Christian)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
8924 Holly St
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-8230
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-8230
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Learn And Play Montessori Irvington Inc.
Montessori School
40803 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 648-2939
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 648-2939
Gr: PK-K | 317 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Flowers Montessori
Montessori School
34735 Ardenwood Blvd
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 793-1696
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 793-1696
Gr: PK-K | 398 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Mission Valley Montessori
Montessori School
39600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 793-2327
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 793-2327
Gr: PK-K | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Centerville
Montessori School
4209 Baine Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9944
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-9944
Gr: PK-K | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Northstar School
(Islamic)
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School![Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo]( "Prince Of Peace Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
38451 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 1,092 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Redwood Christian Elementary School![Redwood Christian Elementary School Photo - Friendships that last a lifetime are made at Redwood Christian Elementary School.]( "Redwood Christian Elementary School Photo - Friendships that last a lifetime are made at Redwood Christian Elementary School.")
(Christian)
19300 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-7526
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-7526
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1000 Paseo Grande
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-8990
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-8990
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3245 Sheffield Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joachim School
(Catholic)
21250 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 783-3177
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 783-3177
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Avg. class size: 36 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
345 Church Street
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 447-1888
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 447-1888
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1335 High St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
Gr: NS-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
11557 Shannon Ave
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 574-7446
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 574-7446
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 35 students Tuition listed
St. Vincent's Day Home
Daycare / Preschool
1086 8th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 832-8324
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 832-8324
Gr: PK-K | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Alameda County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adventures In Learning (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
3200 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 462-7123
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 462-7123
Gr: PK-4 | 100 students
Ai Xin Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
5409 Central Ave, Suite #1
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 402-3454
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 402-3454
Gr: K-5 | 29 students
Bayside Montessori Association (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
1523 Willow St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Bethel Christian Academy (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
36060 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-7729
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-7729
Gr: K-9 | 52 students
Bright World Pre-school (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
20613 Stanton Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-1580
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-1580
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
52 Arlington Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
(515) 527-1278
Berkeley, CA 94707
(515) 527-1278
Gr: K | 11 students
Joyful Kids Academy (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
7250 Amador Valley Blvd
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 560-8603
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 560-8603
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
KSS Immersion Schools, Albany (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
1331 Portland Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
(877) 442-2555
Albany, CA 94706
(877) 442-2555
Gr: NS-PK
573 Bartlett Avenue
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 785-2166
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 785-2166
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
Little Kids Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
11760 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2081
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2081
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
678 B St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-3765
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-3765
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students
The Principled Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2305-A Washington Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-6400
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Raskob Day School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3520 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Gr: 3-8 | 72 students
Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
770 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
Gr: PK | 36 students Tuition listed
St. Bernard School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1630 62nd Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
2634 Pleasant St
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
St. Philip Lutheran School (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8850 Davona Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2117
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2117
Gr: PK-K | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Alameda County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Alameda County, CA include BASIS Independent Fremont, The Quarry Lane School, and California Crosspoint Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Alameda County?
115 private preschools are located in Alameda County.
How much do private preschools cost in Alameda County?
The average tuition cost is $19,052, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,632.
How diverse are private preschools in Alameda County?
Alameda County private preschools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Alameda County?
Which private preschools in Alameda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Alameda County include: Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center vs. Harbor Bay KinderCare, St. Philip Neri School vs. St. Joseph Elementary School, Harbor Bay KinderCare vs. Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center
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