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California Private Preschools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 93 private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) serving 32,281 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California include Foothill Country Day School, The Gillispie School, and Clairbourn School.
The average tuition cost is $32,036, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $14,500.
32% of private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 93

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 93

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California (2026-27)

Clairbourn School Photo
Clairbourn School
Gr: NS-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
(18)
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Foothill Country Day School Photo
Foothill Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
(12)
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Phillips Brooks School Photo
Phillips Brooks School
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
(12)
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Prospect Sierra School Photo
Prospect Sierra School
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9018
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Sacramento Country Day School Photo
Sacramento Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
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Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin Photo
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin
Gr: NS-8 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
16791 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
(19)
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St. Mary's School Photo
St. Mary's School
Gr: NS-8 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 35
Episcopal
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
(2)
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Trinity School Photo
Trinity School
Gr: NS-5 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
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Westside Neighborhood School Photo
Westside Neighborhood School
Gr: NS-8 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
5340 Alla Road
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
(10)
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Almaden Country Day School Photo
Almaden Country Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
(20)
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The Berkeley School Photo
The Berkeley School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
(1)
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Echo Horizon School Photo
Echo Horizon School
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students
Sports: 4
3430 McManus Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-2442
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Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Gr: NS-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
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Lycee Francais de San Francisco Photo
Lycee Francais de San Francisco
Gr: NS-5
755 Ashbury Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5232
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St. Patricks Episcopal Day School Photo
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
(9)
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All Saints Day School Photo
All Saints Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
(21)
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Barnhart School Photo
Barnhart School
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
240 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-5588
(8)
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Berkeley Hall School Photo
Berkeley Hall School
Gr: NS-8 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
(10)
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Calvary Christian School Photo
Calvary Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
701 Palisades Drive
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
(310) 573-0082
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The Carey School Photo
The Carey School
Gr: NS-5 | 292 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
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Map of Children's Day School
Children's Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 464 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
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The Childrens School Photo
The Childrens School
Gr: NS-8 | 262 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 11
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
(5)
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Chinese American International School Photo
Chinese American International School
Gr: PK-8 | 555 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
3250 19th Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 865-6002
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Curtis School Photo
Curtis School
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 10
15871 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-3700
(2)
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Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Photo
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley
Gr: NS-8 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 15
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
(3)
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Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Episcopal
16 Baldwin Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0775
(3)
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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Photo
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
4550 San Pablo Ave
Emeryville, CA 94609
(510) 652-7904
(1)
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The Family School Photo
The Family School
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
5300 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-5440
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Francis Parker School Photo
Francis Parker School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,313 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 68
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
(3)
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German International School of Silicon Valley Photo
German International School of Silicon Valley
Gr: PK-12 | 563 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Specialized Curriculum
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
(1)
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Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School Photo
Ghs Academy- Golden Hills School
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
(9)
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Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Photo
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Jewish
450 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-4404
(1)
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The Gillispie School Photo
The Gillispie School
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
(3)
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Granada Preparatory School Photo
Granada Preparatory School
Gr: NS-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
10400 Zelzah Avenue
Northridge, CA 91326
(818) 368-7254
(9)
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Hillbrook School Photo
Hillbrook School
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
300 Marchmont Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6116
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California include Foothill Country Day School, The Gillispie School, and Clairbourn School.
How many private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) are located in California?
93 private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) are located in California.
How much do private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $32,036, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $14,500.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California?
California private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) are religiously affiliated in California?
32% of private preschools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Jewish).
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Private Schools
32,281
Students
$32,036
Avg. Tuition
39%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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