Lighthouse Baptist School Photo - Lighthouse Lions

Best Pleasanton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 private schools serving 1,651 students in Pleasanton, CA (there are 17 public schools, serving 13,668 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Pleasanton, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Pleasanton, CA include Stratford School Pleasanton and Stratford School.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
7% of private schools in Pleasanton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Top-Ranked Pleasanton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4576 Willow Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-6045
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Pleasanton
Fusion Academy Pleasanton Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
4301 Hacienda Drive, Ste. 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
3800 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-5815
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Stratford School
4576 Willow Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 737-0001
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Tuition listed
Big Minds Unschool
Big Minds Unschool Photo - A Different Kind of School for a Different Kind of Student
Alternative School
(2)
6691 Owens Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(510) 630-2541
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Tuition listed
Early Years Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
1251 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 462-2202
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
6665 Owens Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 353-8888
Gr: K-5 | 135 students
Futures Academy - Pleasanton
Alternative School
4301 Hacienda Dr, Ste 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 948-8992
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Hacienda School
Montessori School
4671 Chabot Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 485-5750
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Pleasanton KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
3760 Brockton Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 846-1240
Gr: PK-K | 126 students
La Petite Academy
Daycare / Preschool
5725 Valley Ave
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 462-7844
Gr: K | 50 students
Lighthouse Baptist School
Lighthouse Baptist School Photo - Lighthouse Lions
(Baptist)
118 Neal Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 846-7220
Gr: NS-12 | 12 students Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Flowers Montessori
Montessori School
11533 Dublin Canyon Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 468-0200
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Montessori School Of Pleasanton
Montessori School
3410 Cornerstone Ct
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 484-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 73 students
Pleasanton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3760 Brockton Dr.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 846-1240
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pleasanton, California

Pleasanton, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3200 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 462-7123
Gr: PK-4 | 100 students

Overview

This Town (Pleasanton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,651 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
41%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
171 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
35%
59%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,243
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$600
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
93%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
214 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
19%
11%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
25 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
327 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
29%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
534 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
48%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pleasanton, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Pleasanton, CA include Stratford School Pleasanton and Stratford School.
How many private schools are located in Pleasanton?
15 private schools are located in Pleasanton.
How diverse are private schools in Pleasanton?
Pleasanton private schools are approximately 41% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Pleasanton go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Pleasanton are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pleasanton?
7% of private schools in Pleasanton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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