Best Berkeley Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 private preschools serving 1,522 students in Berkeley, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Berkeley, CA include The Berkeley School and Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.

Top Ranked Berkeley Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Berkeley School
The Berkeley School Photo - The Berkeley School believes that a focus on civic engagement requires students to achieve their full potential as individual scholars, members of their local communities and active citizens of the world.
(1)
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley Photo - Shu Ren International School located in the heart of Berkeley, California.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley-Westbrae
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley-Westbrae Photo - Shu Ren International School - Outdoor play
Special Program Emphasis
1422 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 841-8899
Grades: PK
| students
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
American International Montessori School
Montessori School
3339 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 868-1815
Grades: NS-6
| 123 students
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
2515 Hillegass Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 859-7679
Grades: PK-7
| 173 students
Cedar Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
1600 Sacramento St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 525-1377
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
Global Montessori International School
Montessori School
2830 9th street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-6969
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Nia House Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
(8)
2234 9th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-6099
Grades: PK-K
| 69 students
Step One School
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Grades: PK-K
| 119 students
Via Center
Special Education School
2126 6th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 848-1616
Grades: K
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Berkeley, CA include The Berkeley School and Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley.
How many private preschools are located in Berkeley, CA?
11 private preschools are located in Berkeley, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley, CA private preschools are approximately 47% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.

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