Stratford Private Preschool and Elementary School near Washington Park in Sunnyvale is committed to providing quality education and child care to students aged 2.5 years through 5th grade in the Washington Park, Lakewood, Morse Park, Snail, Sunnyvale, and Lowlanders communities and beyond.
Our WASC-accredited school offers a warm environment that inspires children to think and excel in science, art, engineering, language, technology, Spanish, math, music, and more.
Our goal is to provide your child with an educational experience they can't get anyplace else.
Contact us today to see why families love our school.
We are located across Washington Park, close to Sunnyvale Public Library.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,539
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
AP Courses
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2003
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
384 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
94%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
20 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
No uniforms for preschool.
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,539
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by grade level.
Acceptance Rate
94%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Computer Science
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtMusic
School Notes
- School Motto: Summa Spes, Summa Res (Highest Hopes, Highest Things)
- School Mascot: Lions
- Offering Preschool through Elementary, Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park provides an unparalleled education where children are inspired to be creative problem solvers, innovators, and confident, compassionate leaders.
- Our balanced approach in and out of the classroom ensures both academic success and personal development.
- In the classroom, our curriculum intentionally instills STEAM rigor and academic excellence taught in a warm and caring environment.
- Arts, music, character development, and physical activity round out the Stratford experience.
- Beyond the classroom, Stratford encourages students to explore their individual passions through enrichment activities.
- Our goal is to prepare and mentor students for admission to competitive high schools and colleges, and our students achieve outstanding results. Evident at all our schools is the Stratford motto, "Summa spes, summa res," meaning "highest hopes, highest things.".
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park cost?
Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park's tuition is approximately $24,539 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park?
The acceptance rate of Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park is 94%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What is Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park's ranking?
Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park?
The application deadline for Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park located?
Stratford School Sunnyvale Washington Park is located in the Sunnyvale West neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA. There are 10 other private schools located in Sunnyvale West.
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Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(408) 245-7170
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Little Tree Montessori
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420 S Pastoria Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 462-9891
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 462-9891
0.2 miles
Gr: K | 22 students
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10115 Saich Way
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(408) 725-3707
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 725-3707
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Gr: NS-PK | 142 students
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Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 243-9333
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 243-9333
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Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
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420 Carroll St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-7450
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 737-7450
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Gr: PK-K | 11 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1054 Carson Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8267
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 East Olive Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 522-8260
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Bishop Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 North Sunnyvale Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229
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Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Cherry Chase Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1138 Heatherstone Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8200
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Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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