For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 707 students in 94404, CA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,652 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in 94404, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
Private Schools in 94404, CA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City ![Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City 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.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City 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
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student 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
Foster City KinderCare ![Foster City KinderCare Photo - Foster City KinderCare]( "Foster City KinderCare Photo - Foster City KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1006 Metro Center Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 573-6023
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 573-6023
Gr: NS-PK
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
1998 Beach Park Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 578-6691
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 578-6691
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
800 Foster City Blvd, Bldg. 830
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 378-2600
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 378-2600
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
St. Ambrose Sea Breeze School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
900 Edgewater Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 574-5437
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 574-5437
Gr: NS-PK | 196 students Avg. class size: 24 students
94404, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 94404, CA?
7 private schools are located in 94404, CA.
How diverse are private schools in 94404?
94404 private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in 94404 go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in 94404 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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