Contra Costa Jewish Day School Photo - Academic Excellence is just The Beginning! Discover a K-8 school offering rigorous academics and joyful Jewish learning in a warm and inclusive environment

Best 94549 California Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private elementary schools serving 1,611 students in 94549, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 94549, CA include St. Perpetua School, Bentley School, and Contra Costa Jewish Day School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private elementary schools in 94549, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked 94549 California Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Springstone School
The Springstone School Photo - The Springstone School Main Hall.
Special Education School
1035 Carol Ln
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 962-9660
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Tuition listed
Bentley School
Bentley School Photo
(1)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
Gr: K-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Contra Costa Jewish Day School Photo - Academic Excellence is just The Beginning! Discover a K-8 school offering rigorous academics and joyful Jewish learning in a warm and inclusive environment
(Jewish)
(2)
955 Risa Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-8288
Gr: K-8 | 193 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Meher Schools
Meher Schools Photo - A student reads a book in our 3/4 acre organic 7-Circles Garden. Elementary students attend gardening class once a week and help compost, prepare soil, weed, plant, and harvest.
(9)
999 Leland Dr
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 938-9958
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Perpetua School
(Catholic)
(7)
3445 Hamlin Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 284-1640
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center Of Arts Technology And Science
Special Program Emphasis
961 First St
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-4500
Gr: K-4 | 93 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 94549, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 94549, CA include St. Perpetua School, Bentley School, and Contra Costa Jewish Day School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 94549?
6 private elementary schools are located in 94549.
How diverse are private elementary schools in 94549?
94549 private elementary schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 94549?
33% of private elementary schools in 94549 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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