Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Preschools in California
For the 2021 school year, there are 96 top private schools in California belonging to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), serving 36,470 students.
The National Association of Independent Schools, governed by a board of trustees and staffed by approximately 40 individuals, is a membership organization and the national voice of independent education. NAIS represents approximately 1,400 independent schools and associations in the United States, and affiliates with independent schools abroad as well. We offer a broad variety of services and products. The NAIS Principles of Good Practice for member schools define high standards and ethical behavior in key areas of independent school operations.You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
Top National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Private Preschools (2021)
- School Location Grades Students
- 16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421 Grades: NS-8 | 266 students
- 1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800 Grades: PK-8 | 296 students
- 8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108 Grades: NS-8 | 214 students
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- 500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510 Grades: NS-12 | 2,048 students
- 305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408 Grades: PK-8 | n/a students
- 2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545 Grades: NS-5 | 302 students
- 960 Avis Drive/2060 Tapscott Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9000 Grades: PK-8 | 494 students
- 2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811 Grades: PK-12 | 489 students
- 7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027 Grades: NS-8 | 702 students
- 301 De Montfort Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 333-3134 Grades: PK-5 | 309 students
- Adat Ari El Day School(Jewish)12020 Burbank Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 766-4992 Grades: PK-6 | 123 students
- 8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171 Grades: NS-8 | 222 students
- Alverno Heights AcademyAll-girls (Roman Catholic)200 N Michillinda Avenue
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 355-3463 Grades: PK-12 | 161 students
- Angels Montessori PreschoolMontessori School1566 Bailey Rd
Concord, CA 94521
(925) 686-5621 Grades: PK-K | 45 students
- Barstow Christian School(Methodist)800 Yucca Ave
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-3556 Grades: PK-8 | 124 students
- 655 Brotherhood Way
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 406-1035 Grades: NS-8 | 364 students
- 1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 880-8820 Grades: PK-8 | 118 students
- 563 N Alfred St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 651-0707 Grades: PK-6 | 532 students
- 21523 Rinaldi St
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 998-4037 Grades: NS-8 | 147 students
- 2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184 Grades: NS-8 | 230 students
- Main: 150 Oak Street; Pre-K campus: 42/52 Waller St., Middle School Campus, 888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 865-6084 Grades: PK-8 | 512 students
- 5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546 Grades: PK-8 | 212 students
- 15871 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-1251 Grades: PK-6 | 494 students
- 3430 McManus Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-2442 Grades: PK-6 | 161 students
- Ecole Bilingue De BerkeleySpecial Program Emphasis1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0615 Grades: NS-8 | 461 students
- 410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324 Grades: PK-8 | 377 students
- 1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681 Grades: NS-8 | 426 students
- 6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 596-7900 Grades: NS-12 | 1,227 students
- 150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000 Grades: NS-12 | 1,054 students
- 1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100 Grades: PK-8 | 148 students
- 7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773 Grades: PK-6 | 304 students
- 4300 Bucknall Road
San Jose, CA 95130
(408) 871-4600 Grades: NS-5 | 2,048 students
- 17701 Devonshire St
Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 368-5781 Grades: PK-8 | 357 students
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