For the 2025 school year, there are 112 private preschools serving 17,502 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 $16,759, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $13,626.
Top Ranked Alameda County Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Grades: PK-12
| 678 students
California Crosspoint Academy

(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Grades: NS-12
| 611 students
43077 Osgood Road
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 826-3411
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 826-3411
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
4576 Willow Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-6045
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-6045
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
35487 Dumbarton Ct
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-0300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-0300
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Challenger School - Newark

Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands

Daycare / Preschool
2540 Charleston St
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair

Daycare / Preschool
1650 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Stratford School - Fremont Blvd Campus

Daycare / Preschool
38495 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 892-3965
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 892-3965
Grades: PK-K
| 183 students
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Fremont Christian School

(Christian)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Grades: PK-12
| 583 students
Learn And Play Montessori Irvington Inc.
Montessori School
40803 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 648-2939
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 648-2939
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Little Flowers Montessori
Montessori School
34735 Ardenwood Blvd
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 793-1696
Fremont, CA 94555
(510) 793-1696
Grades: PK-K
| 398 students
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Northstar School
(Islamic)
22502 Woodroe Ave., Hayward
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 397-1501
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School

(Catholic)
3427 Somerset Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-3155
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-3155
Grades: PK-8
| 207 students
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School

(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
38451 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-8186
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,092 students
Redwood Christian Elementary School

(Christian)
19300 Redwood Road
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-7526
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 889-7526
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
1000 Paseo Grande
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-8990
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
(510) 317-8990
Grades: PK-12
| 660 students
St. Joachim School
(Catholic)
21250 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 783-3177
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 783-3177
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
St. Joseph Elementary School

(Catholic)
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
345 Church Street
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 447-1888
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 447-1888
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
1335 High St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
Grades: NS-8
| 304 students
11557 Shannon Ave
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 574-7446
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 574-7446
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
School Of Saint Leo The Great

(Catholic)
4238 Howe St
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Valley Christian Schools
(Christian)
7500 Inspiration Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 560-6262
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 560-6262
Grades: NS-12
| 476 students
Valley Montessori School

Montessori School
1273 N Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 455-8021
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 455-8021
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
A Joyful Noise Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
26555 Gading Rd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 782-8593
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 782-8593
Grades: NS
| 14 students
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Alameda County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adventures In Learning (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
3200 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 462-7123
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 462-7123
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Bethel Christian Academy (Closed 2013)
(Christian)
36060 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-7729
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-7729
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
573 Bartlett Avenue
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 785-2166
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 785-2166
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
678 B St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-3765
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-3765
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 138 students
Raskob Day School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3520 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Grades: 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
Grades: PK
| 36 students
St. Bernard School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1630 62nd Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
2634 Pleasant St
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 73 students
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?
112 private preschools are located in Alameda County.
How much do private preschools cost in Alameda County?
The average tuition cost is $16,759, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $13,626.
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 49%.
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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