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Best Sunnyvale Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 4,046 students in Sunnyvale, CA (there are 19 public schools, serving 12,153 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Sunnyvale, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Sunnyvale, CA include Stratford School Sunnyvale, Appleseed Montessori School, and Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
32% of private schools in Sunnyvale, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).

Top-Ranked Sunnyvale Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 Partridge Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 247-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Tuition listed
1196 Lime Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 617-8198
Gr: NS-5 | 523 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
820 W Mc Kinley Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 351-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1185 Hollenbeck Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7170
Gr: NS-8
Appleseed Montessori School
Montessori School
1302 Warner Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7338
Gr: PK-K | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The King's Academy
The King's Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
562 North Britton Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 481-9900
Gr: K-12 | 988 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Presbyterian Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
728 W Fremont Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-2253
Gr: NS-K | 282 students
Champion Kinder International School
Daycare / Preschool
1055 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 838-3333
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Community Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
1098 W Remington Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 739-2022
Gr: NS | 225 students
Delor Montessori School
Montessori School
1510 Lewiston Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 773-0200
Gr: K | 46 students
French American School of Silicon Valley
French American School of Silicon Valley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1522 Lewsiton Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 746-0460
Gr: NS-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Helios New School
Special Program Emphasis
597 Central Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 475-0017
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Little Tree Montessori
Montessori School
420 S Pastoria Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 462-9891
Gr: K | 22 students
Silicon Valley Academy
(Islamic)
1095 Dunford Way Ste 400 Building C
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 243-9333
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
South Peninsula Hebrew Day School
South Peninsula Hebrew Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(1)
1030 Astoria Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 738-3060
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Tuition listed
Sunnyvale Christian School
Sunnyvale Christian School Photo
(Christian)
445 S Mary Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 736-3286
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunnyvale KinderCare
Sunnyvale KinderCare Photo - Sunnyvale KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
1155 East Arques Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 245-3276
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students
Triumphant Learning Center
Triumphant Learning Center Photo - Movable alphabet
Montessori School (Christian)
420 Carroll St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-7450
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Villa Montessori School
Montessori School
1635 Belleville Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 257-3374
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
790 E Duane Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 738-3261
Gr: NS-6 | 306 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1395 Hollenbeck Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-4571
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Sunnyvale)
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,046 Students
665,722 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
347 Teachers
55,562 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
59%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1262
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,737
$18,024
Average Summer Program Cost
$765
$1,043
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,575
$8,935
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$38.75 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,584 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
506 Students
72,174 Students
% Asian Students
15%
11%
# Hispanic Students
376 Students
104,627 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
39 Students
30,466 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,065 Students
236,488 Students
% White Students
30%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,515 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,523 Students
190,072 Students
% of Others Students
43%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Sunnyvale, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Sunnyvale, CA include Stratford School Sunnyvale, Appleseed Montessori School, and Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park.
How many private schools are located in Sunnyvale?
19 private schools are located in Sunnyvale.
How diverse are private schools in Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale private schools are approximately 46% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Sunnyvale go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Sunnyvale are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Sunnyvale?
32% of private schools in Sunnyvale are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Islamic).
Which private schools in Sunnyvale are often viewed compared to one another?

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