For the 2025-26 school year, there are 63 private preschools serving 12,294 students in San Mateo County, CA.
The top ranked private preschools in San Mateo County, CA include The Nueva Middle School, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, and The Carey School.
The average tuition cost is $23,337, which is higher than the California private preschool average tuition cost of $15,687.
Top Ranked San Mateo County Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: NS-8 | 467 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Trinity School![Trinity School Photo - Where Curiosity Meets Character]( "Trinity School Photo - Where Curiosity Meets Character")
(Episcopal)
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Gr: NS-5 | 119 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Beresford Montessori
Montessori School
1717 Gum St
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
468 Grand Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-3466
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2322 Crestmoor Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 719-8197
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 719-8197
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK | 144 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
2200 Carlmont Dr
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-6175
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-6175
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
Gr: NS-5 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew![Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - Empowering today's learners to become tomorrow's leaders.]( "Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew Photo - Empowering today's learners to become tomorrow's leaders.")
(Episcopal)
16 Baldwin Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0775
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 274-0775
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Happy Hall School
Daycare / Preschool
233 Santa Inez Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-7370
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students Sports: 1
79 Florence St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 756-4737
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 756-4737
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20 Reiner St
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-0220
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 755-0220
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate listed
Kubo Montessori
Montessori School
2131 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
Gr: PK-K | 8 students
797B Santa Margarita Ave
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1250 Laurel Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
Our Lady Of Mercy School
(Catholic)
7 Elmwood Dr
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 756-3395
Gr: NS-8 | 525 students
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School![Our Lady Of Mt 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 Mt 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
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 student
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
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pius Elementary School![St. Pius Elementary School Photo]( "St. Pius Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
1100 Woodside Road
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 368-8327
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
901 Arnold Way
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-9892
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-9892
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Weingarten Children's Center
Special Education School
3518 Jefferson Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 365-7500
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
360 La Cuesta Dr
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 854-9065
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 854-9065
Gr: NS-8 | 308 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Are Friends Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
1130 Balclutha Dr
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 286-0400
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-PK | 114 students Tuition listed
178 Clinton Street
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 367-5027
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
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San Mateo County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A Childs Way (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
817 Murchison Dr
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4760
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4760
Gr: K | 21 students
Kindercourt Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
1225 Greenwood Ave
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 591-4882
San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 591-4882
Gr: K | 69 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
Roger Williams Academy (Closed 2024)
(Calvinist)
600 Grand Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 238-9669
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 238-9669
Gr: 4-10 | 15 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 The Nueva Middle School, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, and The Carey School.
How many private preschools are located in San Mateo County?
63 private preschools are located in San Mateo County.
How much do private preschools cost in San Mateo County?
The average tuition cost is $23,337, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $15,687.
How diverse are private preschools in San Mateo County?
San Mateo County private preschools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in San Mateo County?
Which private preschools in San Mateo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in San Mateo County include: Roberts School vs. University Heights Montessori Children's Center, The Nueva Middle School vs. The Carey School, Redeemer School vs. St. Pius Elementary School
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