Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard

Best Alameda Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 910 students in Alameda, CA.
The top-ranked private preschools in Alameda, CA include St. Philip Neri School, Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center, and St. Joseph Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private preschools in Alameda, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Alameda Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2275 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 769-5437
Gr: NS-PK | 143 students Avg. class size: 24 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Philip Neri School
(Catholic)
(2)
1335 High St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
Gr: NS-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Harbor Bay KinderCare
Harbor Bay KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
2155 N Loop Rd
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
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori Elementary Intermediate School Of Alameda
Montessori Elementary Intermediate School Of Alameda Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peter Pan Academy
3171 Mecartney Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 523-4080
Gr: NS | 21 students
Rising Star Montessori
Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard
Montessori School
1421 High Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Gr: PK | 85 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Alameda, California

Alameda, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1523 Willow St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
770 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
Gr: PK | 36 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Alameda)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
910 Students
362,400 Students
% Average Students of Color
50%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
63 Teachers
26,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
58%
Average Class Size
21 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,855
$15,667
Average Summer Program Cost
$475
$779
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.70
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
100 Students
30,525 Students
% Asian Students
11%
9%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
43,560 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
13%
# Black Students
40 Students
12,191 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
269 Students
112,567 Students
% White Students
30%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
351 Students
143,224 Students
% of Others Students
40%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Alameda, CA?
The top-ranked private preschools in Alameda, CA include St. Philip Neri School, Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center, and St. Joseph Elementary 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 50% minority students, which is same as 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?

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