For the 2023 school year, there are 99 private preschools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 35,528 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private preschools in California include Clairbourn School, Pilgrim School and Prospect Sierra School.
The average tuition cost is $26,333, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $12,330.
Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in California (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
Grades: NS-8
| 270 students
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
2225 Torrey Pines Lane
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-0184
Grades: NS-8
| 262 students
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Grades: NS-12
| 744 students
540 S Commonwealth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 355-5204
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 355-5204
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9018
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9018
Grades: PK-8
| 494 students
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(Christian)
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Grades: PK-12
| 567 students
13601 Saratoga Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3785
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3785
Grades: PK-8
| 404 students
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
Grades: NS-8
| 702 students
1046 S Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 657-6798
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 657-6798
Grades: PK-5
| 25 students
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
563 N Alfred St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 651-0707
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 651-0707
Grades: PK-6
| 533 students
333 Dolores Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Chinese American International School![Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year Chinese American International School Photo - Chinese New Year]()

Special Program Emphasis
Main: 150 Oak Street; Pre-K campus: 42/52 Waller St., Middle School Campus, 888 Turk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 865-6084
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 865-6084
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 752-1546
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Grades: NS-8
| 436 students
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew![Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - The beautiful Episcopal Day campus is located in the heart of San Mateo. Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - The beautiful Episcopal Day campus is located in the heart of San Mateo.]()

(Episcopal)
16 Baldwin Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0728
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0728
Grades: PK-8
| 324 students
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Grades: PK-12
| 1,303 students
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,094 students
1060 Suncast Lane
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-0100
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
7380 Girard Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-3773
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
1233 North McCaddden Place
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-1320
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-1320
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
830 Green Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 382-5931
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 382-5931
Grades: PK-8
| 289 students
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Grades: NS-12
| 1,147 students
3250 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 551-0000
Grades: NS-8
| 282 students
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