Best California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools serving 369 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
20% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Laboratory Schools in California (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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Special Education School
1212 Mcginness Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-5777
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
Foothill Montessori School
Montessori School
18692 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 731-5653
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Hawthorne Academy
Special Education School
12500 Ramona Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 644-8841
Gr: 8-12 | 57 students
Monarch Christian Schs
Montessori School (Christian)
136 Piedmont Road
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4842
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Avg. class size: 15 students

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