For the 2025 school year, there are 48 alternative private preschools serving 5,772 students in California.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in California include Peninsula School, Happy Day School, and Terra Schools.
The average tuition cost is $21,190, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,632.
Top Ranked California Alternative Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1335 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marin Christian Academy![Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving]( "Marin Christian Academy Photo - Kindergarten celebrating Thanksgiving")
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1370 S Novato Blvd
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Novato, CA 94947
(415) 892-5713
Gr: NS-12 | 268 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Acton Academy Silicon Valley![Acton Academy Silicon Valley Photo]( "Acton Academy Silicon Valley Photo")
Alternative School
201 Arch St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Gr: NS-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Happy Day School
Alternative School
507 N Chandler Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kolbe Academy![Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.]( "Kolbe Academy Photo - Kole Academy is an authentically Catholic and customizable home education. Our programs allow parents to tailor your children's formation in the Catholic tradition, with a classical approach.")
Alternative School (Catholic)
1600 F Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 255-6499
Gr: PK-12 | 1,597 student Tuition listed
La Scuola International School-mission Campus
Alternative School
3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 319 students Tuition listed
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Play Mountain Place
Alternative School
6063 Hargis St
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 870-4381
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 870-4381
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Tuition listed
6025 Valley Circle Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 346-1552
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 346-1552
Gr: PK-K | 392 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
3801 Balboa St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 906-2220
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 906-2220
Gr: PK-3 | 91 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Academy Of Learners Cdc Llc
Alternative School
Po Box 586
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 605-0626
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 605-0626
Gr: PK-2 | 16 students
American Heritage Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
225 W Winton Ave Ste 116
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 909-7469
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 909-7469
Gr: PK | 10 students
Applied Scholastics Academy Of Hollywood
Alternative School
6336 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(818) 660-7681
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(818) 660-7681
Gr: PK | 11 students
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Gr: PK-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
Bridge Haven School
Alternative School
755 Baywood Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Gr: NS-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Alternative School
1860 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students
Chino Child Development Center
Alternative School
4266 Walnut Ave
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 627-7428
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 627-7428
Gr: PK-2 | 16 students
Committed Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
1370 S Euclid St
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 446-6222
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students
Creative Child School
Alternative School
6948 N. Rosemead Bl.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-2242
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-2242
Gr: PK-11 | 48 students
First Lutheran Circle Of Love
Alternative School (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 N Poinsettia Avenue
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5653
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 545-5653
Gr: PK-K | 263 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Golden Wings Academy Inc
Alternative School
20715 Avalon Blvd # 360
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Heavenly Vision Education Center
Alternative School
255 W 85th St
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(424) 296-5253
Los Angeles, CA 90003
(424) 296-5253
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Immanuel Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
28355 Baseline St
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-6641
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-6641
Gr: NS-PK | 120 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Integrity Christian School
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
4905 E La Palma Ave
Anaheim, CA 92807
(877) 427-4905
Anaheim, CA 92807
(877) 427-4905
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition listed
Jia-ray Learning Center
Alternative School
2798 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-1581
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-1581
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Kids Collaborate Early Learning Center, Inc.
Alternative School
36555 Van Gaale Ln
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-1600
Winchester, CA 92596
(951) 926-1600
Gr: PK-K | 211 students
Knott Avenue Christian Church Early Childhood Dev
Alternative School (Christian)
315 S Knott Ave
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-1544
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 527-1544
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
22410 Palos Verdes Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 540-8973
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 540-8973
Gr: PK-K | 54 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Legacy Christian
Alternative School
8780 19th St # 214 Alta Loma
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 429-9484
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
(909) 429-9484
Gr: NS-12 | 82 students
Miracle Land Child Development Center
Alternative School (Baptist)
4371 Cerritos Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-1740
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 952-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students
Moores Day Care Prep School
Alternative School (Christian)
1700 W 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 242-9500
Los Angeles, CA 90047
(323) 242-9500
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students
Morgan Academy
Alternative School
25118 Birchtree Ct
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 227-1420
Corona, CA 92883
(951) 227-1420
Gr: PK-9 | 33 students
Oakwood Academy Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School
3850 Long Beach Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 426-6264
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 426-6264
Gr: PK-2 | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in California?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in California include Peninsula School, Happy Day School, and Terra Schools.
How many alternative private preschools are located in California?
48 alternative private preschools are located in California.
How much do alternative private preschools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $21,190, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,632.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in California?
California alternative private preschools are approximately 35% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
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