Hilldale School Photo - Hands-on Science is an important part of the Pre-K through Middle School curriculum.

Best Daly City Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 1,163 students in Daly City, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in Daly City, CA include Young World Preschool and Kindergarten, Holy Angels School, and Hilldale School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private preschools in Daly City, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Daly City Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hilldale School
Hilldale School Photo - Hands-on Science is an important part of the Pre-K through Middle School curriculum.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
79 Florence St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 756-4737
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Angels School
(Catholic)
(3)
20 Reiner St
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-0220
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
7 Elmwood Dr
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
Gr: NS-8 | 525 students
Young World Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
699 Serramonte Blvd, #217,219,220,221,222,233
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
Gr: NS | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hope Lutheran Day School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
55 San Fernando Way
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-4673
Gr: PK-K | 151 students Avg. class size: 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Daly City, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Daly City, CA include Young World Preschool and Kindergarten, Holy Angels School, and Hilldale School.
How many private preschools are located in Daly City?
5 private preschools are located in Daly City.
How diverse are private preschools in Daly City?
Daly City private preschools are approximately 81% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Daly City?
60% of private preschools in Daly City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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