Transfiguration Nursery School Photo - This is some of our wonderful outside play area. We also have a large shaded sand area, a road for cars, and another climbing structure. Needless to say there is lots for children to do.

Top 5 Best 94403 California Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 2,733 students in 94403, CA (there are 8 public schools, serving 4,834 public students). 36% of all K-12 students in 94403, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 94403, CA include The Carey School, Junipero Serra High School, and St. Gregory School.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in 94403, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked 94403 California Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy San Mateo
Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
The Burkard School
The Burkard School Photo - The Right Support Makes All The Difference...A small independent K-8 school for bright children who need extra support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and/or social-emotional learning in the classroom.
Special Education School
2333 Palm Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 918-9945
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
The Carey School
The Carey School Photo
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
Grades: NS-5
| 278 students
Junipero Serra High School
Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Kubo Montessori
Montessori School
2131 S Norfolk St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-3102
Grades: PK-K
| 8 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 967 students
St. Gregory School
(Catholic)
2701 Hacienda St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-0111
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Bay Meadows KinderCare
Bay Meadows KinderCare Photo - Bay Meadows KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
1350 Wayne Way
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 577-0257
Grades: NS-PK
| 114 students
Fusion Academy - San Mateo
Alternative School
2000 Alameda De Las Pulgas Ste 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-8305
Grades: 6-12
| 63 students
Grace Lutheran School
Grace Lutheran School Photo - Musical Enjoyment with the SF Symphony Orchestra!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2825 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-9082
Grades: K-8
| 39 students
Transfiguration Nursery School
Transfiguration Nursery School Photo - This is some of our wonderful outside play area. We also have a large shaded sand area, a road for cars, and another climbing structure. Needless to say there is lots for children to do.
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
3900 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 341-7878
Grades: NS-PK
| 24 students
Up Academy
151 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 796-3848
Grades: K-3
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 94403, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 94403, CA include The Carey School, Junipero Serra High School, and St. Gregory School.
How many private schools are located in 94403?
12 private schools are located in 94403.
How diverse are private schools in 94403?
94403 private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 94403 go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in 94403 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 94403?
33% of private schools in 94403 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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