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Best Berkeley Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,009 students in Berkeley, CA.
The top ranked private preschool in Berkeley, CA is Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.

Top Ranked Berkeley Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Berkeley School
The Berkeley School Photo - Students work collaboratively during morning choice time
(1)
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley Photo - We use Inquiry to provoke curiosity, creative thinking and problem solving.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Gr: NS-5 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Photo
(3)
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Gr: NS-8 | 431 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
American International Montessori School
Montessori School
3339 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 868-1815
Gr: NS-6 | 123 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Cedar Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
1600 Sacramento St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 525-1377
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Global Montessori International School
Montessori School
2830 9th street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-6969
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Avg. class size: 28 students
Nia House Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(9)
2234 9th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-6099
Gr: PK-K | 69 students Tuition listed
Step One School
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Gr: PK-K | 119 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Berkeley, California

Berkeley, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
52 Arlington Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
(515) 527-1278
Gr: K | 11 students
2855 Telegraph Ave. Suite 312
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 845-1321
Gr: 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Berkeley, CA is Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley.
How many private preschools are located in Berkeley?
8 private preschools are located in Berkeley.
How diverse are private preschools in Berkeley?
Berkeley private preschools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.

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