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St. Joseph Elementary School
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Alameda Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 910 students in Alameda, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
25% of private preschools in Alameda, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 910
  • Average Tuition: $6,140
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 50%
  • View Alameda, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 910
  • Average Tuition: $6,140
  • Average Class Size: 21 students
  • % Students of Color: 50%
  • View Alameda, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Alameda Private Preschools (2026-27)

Map of Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center
Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 143 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Daycare / Preschool
2275 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 769-5437
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St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
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Map of St. Philip Neri School
St. Philip Neri School
Gr: NS-8 | 304 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1335 High St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
(2)
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Harbor Bay KinderCare Photo
Harbor Bay KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2155 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 521-3227
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Map of Luna's Montessori Bilingual School
Luna's Montessori Bilingual School
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
1247 Park Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
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Montessori Elementary Intermediate School Of Alameda Photo
Montessori Elementary Intermediate School Of Alameda
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
(1)
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Map of Peter Pan Academy
Peter Pan Academy
Gr: NS | 21 students
3171 Mecartney Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 523-4080
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Rising Star Montessori Photo
Rising Star Montessori
Gr: PK | 85 students
Montessori School
1421 High Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
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Alameda, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bayside Montessori Association
Bayside Montessori Association
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1523 Willow St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
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Map of Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus
Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus
Gr: PK | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
770 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
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Alameda, CA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
910
Students
$6,140
Avg. Tuition
21
Avg. Class Size
50%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Alameda)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,252 Schools
# Students
910 Students
363,700 Students
% Students of Color
50%
50%
0.73
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
12 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
11%
9%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
12%
# Black Students
40 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
269 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
30%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
351 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
40%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
63 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
58%
Average Class Size
21 students
18 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,140
$14,555
Average Summer Program Cost
$475
$802
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
25%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%
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, St. Joseph Elementary School, and Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center.
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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