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Best Berkeley Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private preschools serving 1,119 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 83%.

Top-Ranked Berkeley Private Preschools (2026)

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 | 110 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 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
Global Montessori International School Photo
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
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
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,119 Students
362,400 Students
% Average Students of Color
45%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
175 Teachers
26,781 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
58%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,070
$15,667
Average Summer Program Cost
$460
$779
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
25%
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$30.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,687 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
87 Students
30,525 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
43,560 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
65 Students
12,191 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
432 Students
112,567 Students
% White Students
38%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
501 Students
143,224 Students
% of Others Students
44%
41%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

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 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.

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