For the 2024 school year, there are 55 alternative private preschools serving 8,311 students in California.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in California include Katherine Michiels School, Terra Schools and Our Redeemer Preschool.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
Top Ranked California Alternative Private Preschools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1335 Guerrero Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-0130
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 268 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 55 students
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
Grades: NS-12
| 1,597 students
Our Redeemer Preschool
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
721 Doris Ave
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0619
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0619
Grades: PK-K
| 342 students
1145 Church Street
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 793-0601
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 793-0601
Grades: PK-12
| 1,007 students
6025 Valley Circle Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 346-1552
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 346-1552
Grades: PK-K
| 392 students
3801 Balboa St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 906-2220
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 906-2220
Grades: NS-8
| 91 students
Abc Little School
Alternative School
6447 Woodman Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-5169
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-5169
Grades: PK-1
| 91 students
Achieving Stars Academy
Alternative School
301 S Abbott Ave
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-8802
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-8802
Grades: PK-K
| 93 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK
| 11 students
28062 Forbes Rd, Ste B
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 367-9473
Grades: NS-12
| 17 students
Bridge Haven School
Alternative School
755 Baywood Drive
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 494-2871
Grades: NS-8
| 25 students
Carden School
Alternative School
706 Knob Hill Ave
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 316-9733
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 316-9733
Grades: PK-1
| 74 students
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center
Alternative School
23656 Clinton Keith Rd
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-9395
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 600-9395
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
The Childs-pace Foundation, Inc.
Alternative School
1860 Anaheim Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(714) 557-7777
Grades: PK-6
| 116 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-11
| 48 students
Discovery Isle Child Development Center
Alternative School
11740 Creek Rd
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 536-1400
Grades: PK-K
| 239 students
The Family School![The Family School Photo]( "The Family School Photo")
Alternative School
5300 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5440
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 93 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
Grades: PK-K
| 263 students
Golden Wings Academy Inc
Alternative School
20715 Avalon Blvd # 360
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
Carson, CA 90746
(310) 630-0863
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Grace Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten
Alternative School (Christian)
804 E Foothill Blvd
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 914-1971
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 914-1971
Grades: PK-K
| 255 students
3741 Buchanan Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 429-2008
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 429-2008
Grades: PK-8
| 55 students
Happy Day School
Alternative School
507 N Chandler Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(626) 282-2919
Grades: PK-K
| 120 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
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
Hollywood Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School
1313 N Edgemont St
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-7896
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 660-7896
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Immanuel Day School
Alternative School (Baptist)
28355 Baseline St
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-6641
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 862-6641
Grades: NS-PK
| 120 students
Kid Junction
Alternative School (Christian)
20704 San Jose Hills Rd
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-5437
Walnut, CA 91789
(909) 595-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 29 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
Grades: PK-K
| 211 students
Kidsville Usa![Kidsville Usa Photo]( "Kidsville Usa Photo")
Alternative School
8464 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3508
Grades: NS-1
| 108 students
Kings Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
1717 E Lincoln Ave
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 738-1737
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 738-1737
Grades: PK-11
| 50 students
Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek
Alternative School
298 N. Wiget Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 357-8080
Grades: PK-K
| 149 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
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
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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 Katherine Michiels School, Terra Schools and Our Redeemer Preschool.
How many alternative private preschools are located in California?
55 alternative private preschools are located in California.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in California?
California alternative private preschools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
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