For the 2024 school year, there are 64 private preschools serving 11,713 students in San Mateo County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in San Mateo County, CA include Phillips Brooks School, All Souls Elementary School and Holy Angels School.
The average tuition cost is $19,686, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $12,967.
Top Ranked San Mateo County Private Preschools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Grades: NS-5
| 306 students
2322 Crestmoor Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 719-8197
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 719-8197
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Stratford School San Bruno El Camino
Daycare / Preschool
300 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 897-1481
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 897-1481
Grades: PK
| 144 students
Acton Academy Silicon Valley![Acton Academy Silicon Valley Photo]( "Acton Academy Silicon Valley Photo")
Alternative School
201 Arch St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 204-0304
Grades: NS-8
| 55 students
All Souls Elementary School![All Souls Elementary School Photo - All Souls has a 1:1 chrome book program]( "All Souls Elementary School Photo - All Souls has a 1:1 chrome book program")
(Catholic)
479 Miller Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 583-3562
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 583-3562
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Centennial Montessori School![Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.]( "Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.")
Montessori School
27 10th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
Grades: PK-5
| 82 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
Happy Hall School
Daycare / Preschool
233 Santa Inez Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
Grades: NS-PK
| 138 students
Highlands Christian Schools![Highlands Christian Schools Photo]( "Highlands Christian Schools Photo")
(Christian)
1900 Monterey Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 873-4090
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 873-4090
Grades: PK-8
| 702 students
20 Reiner St
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-0220
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-0220
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Grades: NS-PK
| 50 students
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 960 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7100
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 853 students
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
7 Elmwood Dr
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
Grades: NS-8
| 525 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School![Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.]( "Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School Photo - Established in 1885 by the sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, the historic school building in nestled in a residential neighborhood close to downtown Redwood City.")
(Catholic)
301 Grand St
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-6127
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Redeemer School![Redeemer School Photo - New school building opened in August 2006]( "Redeemer School Photo - New school building opened in August 2006")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton![Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.]( "Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.")
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Grades: NS-12
| 1,216 students
St. Pius Continuation School![St. Pius Continuation School Photo]( "St. Pius Continuation School Photo")
(Catholic)
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School![St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School Photo - Award Winning Academic Decathlon Team]( "St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School Photo - Award Winning Academic Decathlon Team")
(Catholic)
1211 Arbor Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
Grades: PK-8
| students
Weingarten Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Grades: NS-K
| 46 students
Young World Preschool and Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
699 Serramonte Blvd, #217,219,220,221,222,233
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 994-6599
Grades: NS
| 90 students
All Are Friends Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
1130 Balclutha Dr
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
Bay Meadows KinderCare![Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front]( "Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front")
Daycare / Preschool
1350 Wayne Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
Grades: NS-PK
| 114 students
178 Clinton Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Beresford Montessori
Montessori School
1717 Gum St
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
Grades: K
| 62 students
452 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 367-6791
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 367-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Foster City KinderCare![Foster City KinderCare Photo - Foster City KinderCare]( "Foster City KinderCare Photo - Foster City KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1006 Metro Center Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 573-6023
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 573-6023
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Genius Learning
Daycare / Preschool
700 Peninsula Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 666-7726
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 666-7726
Grades: K
| 58 students
2600 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-3361
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-3361
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
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San Mateo County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A Childs Way (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
817 Murchison Dr
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4760
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4760
Grades: K
| 21 students
Mater Dolorosa School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1040 Miller Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 588-8175
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 588-8175
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Newton (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis
1157 Chess Drive Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 345-4043
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 345-4043
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Peninsula Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Assembly of God)
1305 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-3842
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-3842
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in San Mateo County, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in San Mateo County, CA include Phillips Brooks School, All Souls Elementary School and Holy Angels School.
How many private preschools are located in San Mateo County, CA?
64 private preschools are located in San Mateo County, CA.
How much do private preschools cost in San Mateo County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $19,686, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $12,967.
How diverse are private preschools in San Mateo County, CA?
San Mateo County, CA private preschools are approximately 49% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
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