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Millbrae Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 306 students in Millbrae, CA, 9% of all K-12 students in Millbrae, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private schools in Millbrae, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Millbrae Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Millbrae Montessori School
Millbrae Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
(1)
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Map of St. Dunstan Catholic School
St. Dunstan Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 225 students
Catholic
1150 Magnolia Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-8119
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Map of Glen Oaks Montessori School
Glen Oaks Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Montessori School
797 Santa Margarita Ave Ste A
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 872-1112
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Millbrae, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of A Childs Way
A Childs Way
Gr: K | 21 students
Daycare / Preschool
817 Murchison Dr
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4760
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Millbrae, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
306
Students
$4,933
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
56%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Millbrae)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
306 Students
659,561 Students
% Students of Color
56%
52%
0.75
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
65 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
21%
11%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
13 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
103 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
34%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
87 Students
188,707 Students
% of Others Students
28%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
55,838 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,933
$17,598
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
50%
83%
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Millbrae, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Millbrae, CA include St. Dunstan Catholic School and Millbrae Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Millbrae?
3 private schools are located in Millbrae.
What percentage of students in Millbrae go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Millbrae are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Millbrae?
33% of private schools in Millbrae are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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