For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 828 students in Alameda, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Alameda, CA include St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Philip Neri School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
25% of private preschools in Alameda, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Alameda Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2275 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 769-5437
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 769-5437
Gr: PK-K | 62 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Harbor Bay KinderCare![Harbor Bay KinderCare Photo - Building]( "Harbor Bay KinderCare Photo - Building")
Daycare / Preschool
2155 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 521-3227
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 521-3227
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Luna's Montessori Bilingual School
Montessori School
1247 Park Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 12 students
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rising Star Montessori![Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard]( "Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard")
Montessori School
1421 High Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Gr: PK | 85 students Tuition listed
Alameda, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Alameda, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Alameda, CA include St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Philip Neri School.
How many private preschools are located in Alameda?
8 private preschools are located in Alameda.
How diverse are private preschools in Alameda?
Alameda private preschools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Alameda?
25% of private preschools in Alameda are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private preschools in Alameda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Alameda 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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