Challenger School - Almaden Photo

Best San Jose Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 52 private preschools serving 8,835 students in San Jose, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in San Jose, CA include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, Legacy Christian School, and Stratford School San Jose.
The average tuition cost is $17,021, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,632.
35% of private preschools in San Jose, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked San Jose Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3500 Amber Dr
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 248-2464
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Almaden Country Day School
Almaden Country Day School Photo - Our dedicated faculty deliver personalized instruction to students embracing each student as an individual. Lessons are engaging, inquiry-focused, hands-on, and highly collaborative to prepare students for high school and beyond. Teachers are not solely focused on delivering instruction; rather, they are focused on each child feeling seen and care for, and teaching children to be lifelong learners.
(20)
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Gr: PK-12 | 1,248 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 83 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Legacy Christian School
Legacy Christian School Photo
(Christian)
420 Allegan Circle
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 225-5976
Gr: NS-8 | 317 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Merryhill Elementary School
Merryhill Elementary School Photo
(2)
750 N Capitol Ave, Bldg D
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 254-1282
Gr: NS-5 | 303 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6670 San Anselmo Way
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 769-3845
Gr: NS-5 | 398 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
19950 Mckean Road
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 927-5771
Gr: NS-8 Tuition listed
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Gr: NS-8
4949 Harwood Road
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 723-0111
Gr: NS-5 Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Challenger School - Shawnee
Challenger School - Shawnee Photo
(2)
500 Shawnee Lane
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 365-9298
Gr: NS-8
730 Camina Escuela
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 213-0083
Gr: NS-8
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 617-9812
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Action Day Schools - Allen
Action Day Schools - Allen Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5845 Allen Ave
San Jose, CA 95123
(408) 549-2036
Gr: NS-K | 365 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Evergreen Montessori School
Evergreen Montessori School Photo - Yerba Buena Rd School, San Jose
Montessori School
3403 Yerba Buena Road
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 238-7001
Gr: NS-K | 62 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family School
Holy Family School Photo - Morning Prayer
(Catholic)
4850 Pearl Ave
San Jose, CA 95136
(408) 978-1355
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 16
Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School Photo - Second grade math includes leapfrog counting by fives outside in the courtyard and fun on the iPads.
(Catholic)
(1)
1198 Redmond Ave
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 268-0794
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Milpitas Christian School
Milpitas Christian School Photo
(Christian)
3435 Birchwood Lane
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 945-6530
Gr: NS-8 | 313 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Northwood Cdc
Daycare / Preschool
1400 Parkmoor Ave Ste 220
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 539-0200
Gr: K | 83 students Tuition listed
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
(Catholic)
15325 Woodard Rd
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-6545
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Acceptance rate listed
St. John Vianney Elementary School
St. John Vianney Elementary School Photo - Welcome to St. John Vianney Catholic School!
(Catholic)
4601 Hyland Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 258-7677
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Leo The Great School
St. Leo The Great School Photo - Living Rosary
(Catholic)
(6)
1051 W San Fernando St
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 293-4846
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin Of Tours School
St. Martin Of Tours School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
300 O'Connor Drive
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 287-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 36 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Victor Elementary School
(Catholic)
3150 Sierra Rd
San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 251-1740
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Tuition listed
Temple Emanuel-el Pre School
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1010 University Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 293-8660
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students
Willow Glen Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1590 Minnesota Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 266-8056
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons At San Jose
Daycare / Preschool
6120 Liska Ln
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 225-3276
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Calvary Chapel Christian School
(Christian)
1175 Hillsdale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 269-2222
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Centro Armonia School
Special Program Emphasis
196 Martinvale Lane San Jose, CA 95119
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 609-3383
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Emmanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
467 North White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 272-9310
Gr: PK-2 | 47 students
Estrella Family Schools
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1088 Broadway Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 995-5110
Gr: K | 15 students
Evergreen KinderCare
Evergreen KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
3320 San Felipe Rd
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 270-0980
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
Evergreen Montessori School - Ar
Montessori School
3000 Aborn Rd
San Jose, CA 95135
(408) 238-9001
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Tuition listed
Foxworthy KinderCare
Foxworthy KinderCare Photo - Foxworthy KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1081 Foxworthy Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-7380
Gr: NS-PK
Headsup! Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2841 Junction Ave Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 432-1644
Gr: PK-K | 19 students Tuition listed
Jia-ray Learning Center
Alternative School
2798 S Bascom Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-1581
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
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San Jose, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3257 Payne Ave
San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 373-4007
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
540 Sands Dr
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 264-6789
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
5200 Dent Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 264-7333
Gr: PK-K | 200 students
5200 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA 95118
(408) 265-3392
Gr: K-8 | 318 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
5670 Camden Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 973-8696
Gr: K-12 | 122 students
4115 Jacksol Drive
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 559-1003
Gr: K | 30 students
1390 Five Wounds Lane
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0425
Gr: K-8 | 201 students
2350 Leigh Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 377-2387
Gr: K-4 | 19 students
4525 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 553-5700
Gr: 1-9 Tuition listed
3001 Ross Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
(408) 266-5432
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
1321 Miller Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 996-0856
Gr: K-1 | 88 students
1730 Curtner Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 448-0656
Gr: NS-12 | 99 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in San Jose, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in San Jose, CA include BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, Legacy Christian School, and Stratford School San Jose.
How many private preschools are located in San Jose?
52 private preschools are located in San Jose.
How much do private preschools cost in San Jose?
The average tuition cost is $17,021, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,632.
How diverse are private preschools in San Jose?
San Jose private preschools are approximately 62% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Jose?
35% of private preschools in San Jose are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in San Jose are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in San Jose include: Centro Armonia School vs. Challenger School - Shawnee

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