Top 5 Best Palo Alto Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private preschools serving 2,647 students in Palo Alto, CA.
The best top ranked private preschools in Palo Alto, CA include Challenger School - Middlefield, Imagination Lab School and Stratford School - Palo Alto.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
13% of private preschools in Palo Alto, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Palo Alto Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Imagination Lab School
Imagination Lab School Photo
(5)
4050 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 460-8940
Grades: PK-8
| students
870 N California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
Grades: NS-8
| 353 students
Bowman School
Bowman School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Grades: NS-12
| 265 students
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Photo - The Hausner curriculum nurtures academic success through critical thinking and whole-child learning that encourages every child to flourish.Hausner classrooms are dynamic environments that buzz with curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
450 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-4404
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Silicon Valley International School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Grades: PK-12
| 685 students
Casa Dei Bambini School
Montessori School
(4)
457 College Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 520-3513
Grades: K
| 6 students
Cornerstone Learning Foundation
Special Program Emphasis
4243 Manuela Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 215-0208
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
1421 Bay Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-9543
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Guidepost Montessori at Palo Alto
Montessori School
930 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(442) 267-6305
Grades: PK-K
| students
Hope Technology School
Hope Technology School Photo
Special Education School
2525 E Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 565-8391
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
International School Of The Peninsula
Daycare / Preschool
3233 Cowper St
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 852-0264
Grades: PK-K
| 129 students
La Scuola International Silicon Valley
La Scuola International Silicon Valley Photo - Inspiring Brave Learners to Shape the Future. The Reggio approach nurtures collaboration, inquiry, experiential learning and a Hundred Languages to express themselves.
Daycare / Preschool
2086 Clarke Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 800-9650
Grades: PK-1
| 40 students
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
UP Academy
Special Program Emphasis
505 E Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 796-3848
Grades: NS-3
| students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Palo Alto, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Palo Alto, CA include Challenger School - Middlefield, Imagination Lab School and Stratford School - Palo Alto.
How many private preschools are located in Palo Alto, CA?
16 private preschools are located in Palo Alto, CA.
How diverse are private preschools in Palo Alto, CA?
Palo Alto, CA private preschools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Palo Alto, CA?
13% of private preschools in Palo Alto, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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