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Best Danville Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,885 students in Danville, CA (there are 13 public schools, serving 10,731 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Danville, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Danville, CA include The Athenian School, San Ramon Valley Christian Academy, and St. Isidore School.
The average acceptance rate is 45%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
25% of private schools in Danville, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Danville Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Athenian School
The Athenian School Photo
2100 Mt Diablo Scenic Blvd
Danville, CA 94506
(925) 362-7223
Gr: 6-12 | 538 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Isidore School
(Catholic)
(1)
435 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-2977
Gr: K-8 | 673 students Tuition listed
San Ramon Valley Christian Academy
San Ramon Valley Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(4)
220 W El Pintado Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-9622
Gr: NS-8 | 516 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
A New World Of Montessori
Montessori School
101 Sonora Ave
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 791-5458
Gr: PK | 24 students
Acorn Learning Center
Acorn Learning Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
816 Diablo
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-1145
Gr: NS-PK | 66 students Tuition listed
Danville KinderCare
Danville KinderCare Photo - Danville KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
730 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 552-9825
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Danville Montessori School
Danville Montessori School Photo - Our naturally tree shaded play yard offers the most energentic child the opportunity to run, play, and grow.
Montessori School
(2)
909 Camino Ramon
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-7434
Gr: NS-K | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Garden Montessori School
Montessori School
421 Montcrest Place
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 837-2969
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 18 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Danville, California

Danville, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 Sherburne Hills Road
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 736-2181
Gr: NS-PK | 115 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Danville, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Danville, CA include The Athenian School, San Ramon Valley Christian Academy, and St. Isidore School.
How many private schools are located in Danville?
8 private schools are located in Danville.
How diverse are private schools in Danville?
Danville private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Danville go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Danville are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Danville?
25% of private schools in Danville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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