A private school education for the whole child: Our challenging, well-rounded curriculum helps students master the core academics while building 21st century skills such as creativity, problem solving and collaboration.
Our small classes allow us to create personal learning plans for each student.
Teachers work closely with parents and students to make learning fun, stimulating and meaningful.
We are also committed to providing all students with a full array of specialty classes including art, music, PE, foreign language and technology.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
503 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
No uniforms for preschool.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- A private school education for the whole child: Our challenging, well-rounded curriculum helps students master the core academics while building 21st century skills such as creativity, problem solving and collaboration. Our small classes allow us to create personal learning plans for each student. Teachers work closely with parents and students to make learning fun, stimulating and meaningful. We are also committed to providing all students with a full array of specialty classes including art, music, PE, foreign language and technology.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School often compared to?
Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School is often viewed alongside schools like Stratford School Milpitas Great Mall Parkway by visitors of our site.
What sports does Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School offer?
Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Volleyball.
What is Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School's ranking?
Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School?
The application deadline for Merryhill Preschool, Elementary & Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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341 Great Mall Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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341 Great Mall Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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341 Great Mall Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
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Miles
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125 N. Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 83 students Tuition listed
Little Flowers Montessori
Montessori School
200 Serra Way Ste 50
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-6227
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-6227
0.6 miles
Gr: K | 24 students
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
360 S Abel St
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-8110
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-8110
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
25 Corning Avenue
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 766-3189
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 766-3189
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Milpitas KinderCare ![Milpitas KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Milpitas KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
400 S Abel St
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-7212
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-7212
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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1323 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 307-8249
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Rise Academy
(Islamic)
4415 Fortran Ct
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 389-7607
San Jose, CA 95134
(408) 389-7607
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 171 students
North Valley Baptist School
(Baptist)
941 Clyde Ave
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 988-8883
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Tuition listed
Valor Academy
(Latter Day Saints)
45819 Bridgeport Pl
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 573-4556
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 573-4556
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 7 students
Granada Islamic School
(Islamic)
3003 Scott Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 980-1161
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Avg. class size: 21 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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125 N. Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 83 students Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Catholic School
(Catholic)
360 S Abel St
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-8110
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-8110
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
25 Corning Avenue
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 766-3189
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 766-3189
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
341 Great Mall Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 716-3855
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 680 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Monarch Christian Academy
Montessori School (Christian)
1715 E Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4840
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-4840
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 98 students Avg. class size: 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
125 N. Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 539-5342
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 83 students Tuition listed
Little Flowers Montessori
Montessori School
200 Serra Way Ste 50
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-6227
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 262-6227
0.6 miles
Gr: K | 24 students
Milpitas KinderCare ![Milpitas KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Milpitas KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
400 S Abel St
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-7212
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-7212
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 74 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Day Star Montessori School
Montessori School
215 Dempsey Rd
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-1618
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 263-1618
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-K | 150 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anthony Spangler Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
140 North Abbott
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2870
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2870
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 610 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Calaveras Hills
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1331 East Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2690
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Curtner Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
275 Redwood
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2852
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2852
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Robert Randall World Languages
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Edsel Dr.
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2662
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2662
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
William Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Fanyon
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2650
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 635-2650
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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