15th Annual Peninsula Private Elementary School Fair Directory
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Directory of Schools:
North/Mid Peninsula (Hillsborough – Redwood City)
Acton Academy Silicon Valley
Total enrollment
90 students
Grade levels
Pre-k – 8th
Max classroom size
Pre-K: We have mixed age classrooms- kids range from PreK-1st and at most we would have 30 kids and 2 Teachers (15:1)
Kindergarten: We have mixed age classrooms- kids range from PreK-1st and at most we would have 30 kids and 2 Teachers (15:1)
Upper Grades: 15 Students
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:15am – 3:15pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:00am – 3:15pm
Upper Grades: 8:00am – 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — 3:30am – 5:30pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $27,500
Kindergarten: $27,500
Upper Grades: $27,500
Deadline for admissions
Year round enrollment
Mission statement
Our private school is designed around the belief that every child is a unique learner, and success doesn’t require conformity. In our classrooms, we’ve leveled the playing field, dismantling the traditional formula of education that often leaves many learners feeling left behind. Here, your child doesn’t have to change to succeed; they thrive by being exactly who they are. Success at Acton Academy is as diverse as the beautiful individuality of each learner we welcome.
Address
201 Arch St, Redwood City
Phone
(650) 204-0304
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Christina Seruge — [email protected]
Head of School: Muhammad Iqbal — (650) 204-0304 — [email protected]
The Carey School
Total enrollment
294 students
Grade levels
Preschool (3s), Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1 – 5
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 14
Kindergarten: 22
Upper Grades: 22
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30am – 2:45pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:15am – 2:45pm
Upper Grades: 8:15am – 3:00pm & 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — Before Care: 7:45am – 8:00am, After Care: 2:45pm – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $36,480.00
Kindergarten: $43,559.00
Upper Grades: $43,559.00
Deadline for admissions
January 2026
Mission statement
The Carey School inspires curious, confident, and joyful learners and celebrates childhood in a diverse, inclusive community that nurtures kindness, respect, and personal responsibility.
Address
1 Carey School Lane, San Mateo
Phone
(650) 345-4410
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Ida Gruber — (650) 345-4410 — [email protected]
Head of School: Neely Norris — (650) 345-8205 — [email protected]
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Total enrollment
285 students
Grade levels
Pre- K – 8th
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 20
Kindergarten: 16
Upper Grades: 18
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:00am – 2:15pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:00am – 2:50pm
Upper Grades: 8:00am – 3:20pm
Before and after care
Yes — 7:30 until school starts, dismissal until 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $34,300
Kindergarten: $44,150
Upper Grades: $47,720
Deadline for admissions
January 25, 2026
Mission statement
To inspire, through an academically challenging course of study, the intellectual curiosity, confidence, moral courage, and character that prepare students to be leaders of positive change in the world.
Address
16 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo
Phone
(650) 274-0775
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Tish Schola — (650) 274-0728 — [email protected]
Head of School: Quincey Grieve — (650) 274-0775 — [email protected]
Kids Connection
Total enrollment
Preschool: 180
Elementary: 245
Grade levels
Preschool: Age 2 – TK
Elementary: K – 5th grade
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 1:10 maximum
Kindergarten: 16
Upper Grades: 20
School Hours
Pre-K: Varies based on schedule – Full time is 7:00am – 6:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:20am – 2:00pm (Extended hours available from 7:00am – 6:00pm)
Upper Grades: 8:20am – 2:50pm (Extended hours available from 7:00am – 6:00pm)
Before and after care
Yes — 7:00am – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: Varies based on schedule
Kindergarten: $23,110
Upper Grades: K – 3: $23,110; 4 – 5: $23,750
Deadline for admissions
1/16/2026
Mission statement
Kids Connection builds a strong academic foundation through rigorous learning, hands-on experiences, and joyful discovery—empowering students to be confident, curious, and independent thinkers.
Address
1998 Beach Park Blvd, Foster City
Phone
(650) 578-6691
Website
Open House Dates
December 7th from 10am-12pm. Other events with various dates are available on our website.
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Dana Ganes — (650) 578-6691 — [email protected]
Head of School: Jamie Adler — (650) 578-6691 — [email protected]
Harper School
Total enrollment
20 students
Grade levels
Pre-K, TK, Kindergarten, 1 – 2
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 10
Kindergarten: 8
Upper Grades: 6
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:15am – 6:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:15am – 3:15pm
Upper Grades: 8:15am – 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — 7:00am – 8:15am / 3:15pm – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $6,500 – $28, 500
Kindergarten: $25,000 – $28,500
Upper Grades: $25,000 – $28,500
Deadline for admissions
Rolling Enrollment
Mission statement
Our elementary school offers a highly academic and enriched learning experience, blending core subjects with creativity, hands-on activities, and whole child development. As a STEAM-focused school, we integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math to foster critical thinking, curiosity, and a love of learning—preparing students for success both in and beyond the classroom.
Address
3150 Granger Way, Redwood City
Phone
(650) 485-1075
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Maritza Lopez — (650) 482-2048 — [email protected]
The Nueva School
Total enrollment
967 students
Grade levels
PK-12
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 16
Kindergarten: 40
Upper Grades: 16-20
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:00am – 3:00pm
Upper Grades: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
After care — 3:00 – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $42,060
Kindergarten: $46,950
Upper Grades: $66,960
Deadline for admissions
January 8, 2026
Mission statement
Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind.
Address
6565 Skyline Boulevard, Hillsborough
Phone
(650) 350-4528
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Melanie Leon — (650) 235-7111 — [email protected]
Head of School: Lee Fertig — (650) 350-4600 — [email protected]
Redeemer School
Total enrollment
160 students
Grade levels
TK-8
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 14
Kindergarten: 20
Upper Grades: 24
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:15am – 3:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:15am – 3:00pm
Upper Grades: 8:15am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 3:00 – 5:30pm (No before care. School doors open at 8:00am for early drop-off.)
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $16,700
Kindergarten: $16,700
Upper Grades: $16,700
Deadline for admissions
February 13, 2026 (for Priority Admission)
Mission statement
Redeemer is a place where students BELONG & THRIVE. Where confident young minds grow in Character, Intellect & Faith. Ranked one of the top TK-8 private schools in the Bay Area & rooted in 100 years of Christian values, our culture creates a joyful & safe space for students to flourish.
Address
468 Grand Street, Redwood City
Phone
(650) 366-3466
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Tanya White — [email protected]
Head of School: Paul Schult, Executive Director — (650) 366-3466 — [email protected]
Serendipity School
Total enrollment
140 students
Grade levels
Kindergarten, 1 – 5
Max classroom size
Kindergarten: 20
Upper Grades: 20
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:00pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — AFTER CARE 3:00 – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Kindergarten: $40,750
Upper Grades: $40,750
Deadline for admissions
1/9/2026
Mission statement
Serendipity School is a progressive independent school committed to encouraging, engaging, and empowering students on their journey toward academic and personal excellence in a nurturing community that promotes discovery, inquiry, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Address
2820 Ponce Ave, Belmont
Phone
(650) 596-9100
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Mandy Rizvi — [email protected]
Head of School: Meaghan Carr — (650) 596-9100 — [email protected]
Wornick Jewish Day School
Total enrollment
209 students
Grade levels
TK-8
Max classroom size
Kindergarten: 2 sections of 16-18
Upper Grades: 18-20
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:15am – 3:30am M-Th; 8:15am – 3:00pm Fri
Upper Grades: 8:15am – 3:30am M-Th; 8:15am – 3:00pm Fri
Before and after care
Yes — 7:30 – 8:15am and 3:30 – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Kindergarten: $37,584
Upper Grades: $43,805
Deadline for admissions
1/16/25
Mission statement
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School develops students who are socially and academically prepared to meet their full potential as engaged leaders committed to a life steeped in Jewish ethics and values.
Address
800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City
Phone
(650) 378-2611
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Annie O’Donnell — [email protected]
Head of School: Adam Eilath — (650) 378-2600 — [email protected]
Mid Peninsula (Menlo Park – Palo Alto)
Bowman School
Total enrollment
400 students
Grade levels
Infant, Toddler, Pre-K, K–12th
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 24
Kindergarten: 24
Upper Grades: 20
School Hours
Pre-K: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 9:00am – 4:00pm
Upper Grades: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Before and after care
Yes— 7:30 – 9:00am and 4:00 – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $45,414
Kindergarten: $45,414
Upper Grades: $45,414
Deadline for admissions
1/8/2026
Address
4000 Terman Drive, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 813-9131
Website
Open House Dates
9/29, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Gaggan Piche — (650) 813-9131 — [email protected]
Head of School: Mary Beth Ricks — (650) 813-9131 — [email protected]
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Total enrollment
330 students
Grade levels
Pre-K, K-8
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 18
Kindergarten: 24
Upper Grades: 48
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30am – 3:15pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:15pm
Upper Grades: 8:15am – 3:45pm
Before and after care
Yes — Before: 7:30am – 8:15am After care: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $36,680
Kindergarten: $40,650
Upper Grades: $44,310
Deadline for admissions
January 29th, 2026
Mission statement
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School cultivates a joyful learning community that builds students’ capacity for critical thinking, creativity, and moral courage by nurturing their natural curiosity and exploring their compelling questions through a complementary curriculum of general and Jewish studies.
Address
450 San Antonio Rd, Palo alto
Phone
(408) 480-0320
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Valerie Porush Hoffman — [email protected]
Head of School: Daniel Lehmann — (650) 494-8200 — [email protected]
Imagination Lab School
Total enrollment
40 students
Grade levels
TK-8
Max classroom size
Kindergarten: 18
Upper Grades: 22
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:40am – 3:30pm
Upper Grades: 8:40am – 3:30pm
Before and after care
Yes — 8:15 – 8:40am; 3:30 – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Kindergarten: $40,750
Upper Grades: $40,750
Deadline for admissions
TBD, check website
Mission statement
Our mission is to ignite and nurture confidence, curiosity, and creativity. We are a highly engaged, reflective, courageous, and diverse community of student and adult learners. Together, we are committed to becoming our best selves intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Address
4050 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
Phone
(215) 694-8449
Website
Contact Info
Admissions: [email protected]
Head of School: Chris Bezsylko — (650) 460-8940 — [email protected]
Keys School
Total enrollment
322 students
Grade levels
K-8
Max classroom size
Kindergarten: 18
Upper Grades: 18
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:15pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — 7:30am – 8:30pm, 3:15am – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Kindergarten: $44,600
Upper Grades: $48,300
Deadline for admissions
1/9/2025
Mission statement
Keys School challenges students to develop a keen intellect and a generous spirit, to advocate for themselves and others, and to honor curiosity and reflection in an increasingly hurried world.
Address
2890 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto
Phone
(626) 203-6093
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Jing Xu — [email protected]
Head of School: Heather Rodgers — (650) 328-1711 ext. 101 — [email protected]
Khan Lab School
Total enrollment
312 students
Grade levels
TK, K-5
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 10
Kindergarten: 20
Upper Grades: 20
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 9:00am – 3:30pm
Upper Grades: 9:00am – 3:30pm
Before and after care
Yes — 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $33,700
Kindergarten: $33,700
Upper Grades: $33,700
Deadline for admissions
1/15/2026
Mission statement
Khan Lab School is a community of learners empowering every student to navigate their own path.
Address
1200 Villa Street, Mountain View
Phone
(650) 489-0071
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Jennifer Chapa — [email protected]
Head of School: Kimberly Dow
La Scuola International School
Total enrollment
457 students
Grade levels
PK – Grade 2
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 20
Kindergarten: 20
Upper Grades: 20
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:30pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Before and after care
No
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $39,300
Kindergarten: $38,800
Upper Grades: $38,800
Deadline for admissions
Rolling Admissions
Mission statement
Inspire brave learners to shape the future.
Address
3250 18th Street, San Francisco
Phone
(415) 551-0000
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Nichole Leon — [email protected]
Head of School: Valentina Imbeni
Open Mind School
Total enrollment
35 students
Grade levels
K-12
Max classroom size
Kindergarten: 8-12
Upper Grades: 8-12
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 2:15pm
Upper Grades: 9:40am – 3:10pm
Before and after care
Yes — 8:00 – 8:30am, 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Kindergarten: $48,000
Upper Grades: $48,000
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions
Mission statement
Open Mind School is built on the firm belief that learning should transcend the classroom walls into the community. Students should actively participate in their own learning and experience meaningful learning based on inquiry, community outreach, testing new materials and products. The combination of trusted professionals and creative students develop kind hearted, hard working and fun loving citizens for the world.
Address
1215 O’Brien Dr., Menlo Park
Phone
(650) 260-3805
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Suzi Guerra — [email protected]
Head of School: Dr. Marina Vaserman — (650) 260-3805 — [email protected]
Peninsula School
Total enrollment
220 students
Grade levels
Preschool through 8th grade
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 20
Kindergarten: 21
Upper Grades: 21
School Hours
Pre-K: 9:00am – 12:30pm or 9:00am – 3:00pm; or combination of half and full-days
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 9:00am – 3:00pm
Upper Grades: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 7:30am to 5:30pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $23,400 – $33,600
Kindergarten: $33,600
Upper Grades: $33,600
Deadline for admissions
January 9th
Mission statement
Peninsula School creates a space where children thrive and develop their full promise as confident contributors in the world. Here they learn about themselves and others, discovering their passions and growing intellectually in an inclusive community rich with choices, exploration, and play.
Address
920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park
Phone
(650) 325-1584
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Michele Buschini — [email protected]
Head of School: Johanna Aschleman — (650) 325-1584 — [email protected]
Phillips Brooks School
Total enrollment
300 students
Grade levels
PS-5
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 20
Kindergarten: 21
Upper Grades: 21
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:15am – 2:45pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:20am – 3:05pm
Upper Grades: 8:20am – 3:20pm
Before and after care
Yes — starting at 7:30am and until 5:30pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $39,076
Kindergarten: $46,492
Upper Grades: $46,492
Deadline for admissions
Jan 20, 2026
Mission statement
The Phillips Brooks School community inspires students to love learning, to develop a spiritual nature, to communicate effectively, to be kind to others, and to respect the uniqueness of each person.
Address
519 Palmer Lane, Menlo Park
Phone
(650) 854-4545 x137
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Meeta Gaitonde — [email protected]
Head of School: Jennifer Bohnen — (650) 854-4545 — [email protected]
Sacred Heart School
Total enrollment
1186 students
Grade levels
Preschool – 12th
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 20
Kindergarten: 16 – 17
Upper Grades: 15 – 18
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30 – 11:45am or 2:45pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:15pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — Until 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $32,753 – 38,580
Kindergarten – 5th Grade: $42,350
Deadline for admissions
1/8/2026
Mission statement
Our mission is to cultivate in our students a personal and active faith in God and a deep respect for intellectual values, laying the foundation for a meaningful life. We nurture students to be good at heart; to confront challenges with a curious and critical mind; to ease suffering and seek justice. A whole child education in the Sacred Heart tradition allows us to love each child deeply, to understand their individual spirits and to help them integrate the various dimensions of their. identities into a coherent, thoughtful and compassionate human being.
Address
150 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton
Phone
(650) 322-1866
Website
Open House Dates
See website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Wendy Quattlebaum — (650) 473-4073 — [email protected]
Head of School: Richard Dioli — (650) 322-1866
Silicon Valley International School
Total enrollment
810 students
Grade levels
PS-PK, K-5, 6 – 8, 9 – 12
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 18-20
Kindergarten: 14-20
Upper Grades: 14 – 20
School Hours
Pre-K: 9:00am – 3:15pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:20pm
Upper Grades: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Before and after care
Yes — 7:30am – 5:30pm for PS/PK and 7:30am – 6:00pm for K -5
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $38,470
Kindergarten – 5th Grade: $40,600 K-5
Deadline for admissions
January 22, 2026
Mission statement
Silicon Valley International School’s focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, and demonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.
Address
151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 251-8503
Website
siliconvalleyinternational.org
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Jennifer Tyler — (650) 251-8503 — [email protected]
Head of School: Barbara Greiner — (650) 251-8503 — [email protected]
St. Raymond School
Total enrollment
252 students
Grade levels
TK-8
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 27
Kindergarten: 34
Upper Grades: 37
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:25am – 2:45pm
Upper Grades: 8:25am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 8:00am – 4:30pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $13,379
Kindergarten: $13,379
Upper Grades: $13,379
Deadline for admissions
Open based on space
Mission statement
St. Raymond School nurtures the whole student with a faith-centered Catholic education, fostering a strong sense of community where students pursue academic excellence. Upholding moral responsibility and guided by God’s word, they are prepared for a life of growth, leadership and service.
Address
1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
Phone
(650) 322-2312
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Roderick Harrison — (650) 322-2312 — [email protected]
Stratford School Palo Alto
Total enrollment
259
Grade levels
Early Preschool (age 2) – Grade 8
Max classroom size
Pre-K: up to 24
Kindergarten: up to 30 with 2 teachers
Upper Grades: 24
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:15am – 3:45pm
Upper Grades: EL: 8:00am – 3:30pm, MS: 7:45am – 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — EL: 8:00am – 3:30pm, MS: 7:45am – 3:15pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
No
Tuition
Pre-K: $23,760
Kindergarten: $24,940
Upper Grades: EL: $26,810, MS: $31,600
Deadline for admissions
We offer rolling enrollment as long as there is space available.
Mission statement
At Stratford School, we are dedicated to providing an innovative STEAM-based curriculum that combines traditional education with 21st-century learning. We offer a hands-on approach to education in a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment. We also recognize that every child has unique interests and talents that enable them to contribute in their own way. Our goal is to prepare students for academic success while guiding them toward their unique futures.
Address
870 N. California Ave, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 493-1151
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Aries Wang — [email protected]
Head of School: Sheila Pereira — (650) 493-1151 — [email protected]
Trinity School
Total enrollment
156 students
Grade levels
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1 – 5
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 20
Kindergarten: 22
Upper Grades: 22
School Hours
Pre-K: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 7:30am – 6:00pm
Upper Grades: 7:30am – 6:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $38,600
Kindergarten: $46,550
Upper Grades: $46,550
Deadline for admissions
January 16
Mission statement
Trinity School cultivates academic excellence in an environment where each child is known, valued, and unique in their own voice. The legacy of a Trinity education is a curious mind and a discerning heart.
Address
2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park
Phone
(650) 854-0288
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Anna Quijano — [email protected]
Head of School: Kate Benson — (650) 854-0288 — [email protected]
Trū School
Total enrollment
32 students
Grade levels
K to 5
Max classroom size
Kindergarten: Mixed age group class, up to 12 children/class
Upper Grades: Mixed age group class, up to 12 children/class
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am to 3:00pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am to 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Kindergarten: $31,500
Upper Grades: $31,500
Deadline for admissions
January 14th, 2026
Mission statement
Trū is a progressive microschool. Social emotional learning is embedded in every activity, by teachers with personal understanding of each child. Academics are supported by children’s direct, extended research and experimentation. Encounters with the outside world and stage performances provide real life experience. The program is carefully designed to develop a mindset of reflection and growth that will lead children to deeper, richer, and more meaningful lives. Come explore what we do; this is what school was meant to be.
Address
625 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
Phone
(650) 469-3656
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Adeline Moreau — [email protected]
Head of School: Theodore Timpson — (650) 469-3656 — [email protected]
Mid/South Peninsula (Los Altos – San Jose)
Action Day Schools
Total enrollment
300 students
Grade levels
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1 – 4, 5 – 8
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 18
Kindergarten: 18
Upper Grades: 18-20
School Hours
Pre-K: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 2:45pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 2:45pm
Before and after care
Yes — 7:00am – 8:15am / 2:45pm – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $1,930
Kindergarten: $20,930
Upper Grades: $21,660 – $22,430
Deadline for admissions
January 31st
Mission statement
We create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment
Address
3030 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose
Phone
(408) 244-1968
Website
Open House Dates
10/18/25, 1/24/26, 4/25/26
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Michelle Fleming — [email protected]
Head of School: Josh Cembellin — (408) 244-1968 ext 9852 — [email protected]
Helios School
Total enrollment
165 students
Grade levels
K-8
Max classroom size
Kindergarten: 20
Upper Grades: 20
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:15pm
Upper Grades: 8:15am – 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — 3:15pm – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Kindergarten: $42,450
Upper Grades: $46,300
Deadline for admissions
1/09/26
Mission statement
To provide engaging and imaginative education that meets the unique intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted students and their families and to empower authenticity through respect for self and others.
Address
597 Central Avenue, Sunnyvale
Phone
(408) 475-0017
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Kristi Meier — [email protected]
Head of School: Benedict Chant — (718) 724-3378 — [email protected]
Hillbrook School
Total enrollment
480 students
Grade levels
K-12
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 15
Kindergarten: 13
Upper Grades: 18 for 5th-8th
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:00am – 3:00pm
Upper Grades: 1st-8th 8:00am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 3:15 – 5:30pm ( We do not offer before care )
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $45,500
Kindergarten: $45,500
Upper Grades: $47,500 for 5th -8th 9th-12th $61,000
Deadline for admissions
January 22nd
Mission statement
Hillbrook provides an extraordinary educational experience that fosters a love of learning in our students and helps them develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their highest individual potential in school and in life. At Hillbrook, students are known, respected, and valued as individuals, and every day is a journey of self-discovery, imaginative thinking, creative problem solving, laughter, and friendship.
Address
300 Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos
Phone
(408) 356-6116
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Kimberly Yarnall — [email protected]
Head of School: Mark Silver — (408) 356-6116 — [email protected]
Los Altos Christian School
Total enrollment
150 students
Grade levels
TK-8
Max classroom size
Pre-K: Capped at 10 students per class in TK
Kindergarten: Approximately 15:1 Student Teacher Ratio
Upper Grades: Up to 20 students
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 2:00pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 7:30am – 8:30am and 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $14,900
Kindergarten: $14,900
Upper Grades: $16,040 – $24,800
Deadline for admissions
Enrollment opens October 1st
Mission statement
LACS equips students by providing a challenging academic environment through caring and rigorous instruction. The curriculum encourages innovative and critical thinking, strong communication skills, and effective skill to real-life application. LACS actively promotes knowledge and understanding of God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ, which will transform all aspects of the student’s life and character. Social-emotional learning is incorporated in all areas of student life. LACS nurtures a community of diverse learners where students, parents, and faculty support each other and positively influence the world around them.
Address
625 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos
Phone
(650) 948-3738
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Kimberly Azucena — [email protected]
Head of School: Lizette Hibbert — (650) 948-3738 — [email protected]
Miramonte Christian School
Total enrollment
80 students
Grade levels
TK-8
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 3
Kindergarten: 10
Upper Grades: 10
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:00am – 2:30pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:00am – 2:30pm
Upper Grades: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 7:00 – 8:00am, 3:30 – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $11,589
Kindergarten: $11,589
Upper Grades: $12,168
Deadline for admissions
Flexible
Mission statement
Miramonte Christian School, an elementary and middle school, provides a Christ-centered, whole-child education to create compassionate citizens, discerning leaders, and purpose-empowered individuals.
Address
1175 Altamead Dr, Los Altos
Phone
(650) 967-2783
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Lisa Teichman — (650) 967-2783 — [email protected]
Head of School: Lisa Mitchell — (650) 967-2783 — [email protected]
Pinewood School
Total enrollment
K – 2: 125
Grades 3 – 6: 160
Grade levels
K-12
Max classroom size
Kindergarten: 6-8 students in academic class 12-18 in other classes
Upper Grades: Grades 1-6: 12-18 students
School Hours
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:25am – 3:15pm
Upper Grades: 8:25am – 3:15pm
Before and after care
Yes — 8:15am – 5:30pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Kindergarten: $44,530
Upper Grades: $58,850
Deadline for admissions
January 10th
Mission statement
Pinewood School is dedicated to empowering students to seek knowledge, demonstrate character, build confidence, and experience joy in an uplifting community. We believe that education is most impactful when it nurtures both the mind and the heart, preparing students to make meaningful contributions to the world.
Address
477 Fremont ave, Los Altos
Phone
(650) 209-3020
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Sarah Riches — [email protected]
Head of School: Scott Riches — (650) 209-3005 — [email protected]
Tessellations
Total enrollment
265 students
Grade levels
PreK-12
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 12
Kindergarten: 15
Upper Grades: 15
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:15am – 3:15pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Before and after care
Yes — 3:15 – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $42,750
Kindergarten – 5th: $42,750
Deadline for admissions
We have a rolling admissions process.
Mission statement
Tessellations provides challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life.
Address
1170 Yorkshire Drive, Cupertino
Phone
(408) 359-7151
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Ashley Brickeen — [email protected]
Head of School: Luthern Williams — (408) 359-7151 — [email protected]
Ventana School
Total enrollment
62 Preschool and 101 Elementary students
Grade levels
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1 – 5
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 19
Kindergarten: 24
Upper Grades: Grades 1 – 3: 24, Grades 4 – 5: 12
School Hours
Pre-K: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:00pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — 8:00 – 9:00am, 3:00 – 5:30pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: 2 days Per Week: $1,190 monthly, 3 days Per Week: $1,740 monthly, 5 days Per Week: $2,700 monthly
Kindergarten: $37,600
Upper Grades: $37,600
Deadline for admissions
TBD
Mission statement
Our belief in the infinite potential of confident, curious children ignites their belief in themselves.
Address
1040 Border Rd, Los Altos
Phone
(650) 948-2121
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: CJ Liu — [email protected]
Head of School: Amanda Stewart — (650) 948-2121 — [email protected]
Waldorf School of the Peninsula
Total enrollment
290 students
Grade levels
Parent/Child, Pre-K, TK, K, 1 – 12
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 13 children/class
Kindergarten: 19 children/class
Upper Grades: 24 students/class
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30am – 3:00pm (half program available, 3-day program available)
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:30am – 3:00pm
Upper Grades: 8:30am – 3:00pm
Before and after care
Yes — Extended care until 5:45pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $26,000
Kindergarten: $32,000
Upper Grades: $34,000
Deadline for admissions
Rolling admissions
Mission statement
WSP sees humanity’s fullest potential and brightest future in every student. Blending the forward-thinking spirit of Silicon Valley with Waldorf’s time-tested principles, we prepare students to lead courageous lives. Each day, students cultivate their capacities to learn, think, and act with purpose.
Address
11311 Mora Dr, Los Altos
Phone
(650) 209-9404
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Aurdrey Lee — [email protected]
Head of School: Dr. Jon Herzenberg — (650) 209-9400 — [email protected]
Woodland School
Total enrollment
325 students
Grade levels
Preschool – 8th grade
Max classroom size
Pre-K: 12 mixed ages
Kindergarten: 16-17
Upper Grades: 16-17
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:30am – 3:30pm M-Th, 8:30am – 2:30pm F
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:15am – 3:00pm M-Th, 8:15am – 2:00pm F
Upper Grades: 8:15am – 3:15pm M-Th, 8:15am – 2:15pm F
Before and after care
Yes — 7:30am – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $36,170
Kindergarten: $40,415
Upper Grades: $42,690
Deadline for admissions
January 15, 2026
Mission statement
Woodland School develops collaborative, creative, and confident learners with the strength of voice to follow their hearts and make a difference.
Address
360 La Cuesta Dr, Portola Valley
Phone
(650) 285-5229
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Melanie Rothenberg — [email protected]
Head of School: Jennifer Warren — (650) 285-5229 — [email protected]
Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Silicon Valley
Total enrollment
240 students
Grade levels
PS (age 2) to 8th
Max classroom size
Pre-K: up to 22 per class with 3 teachers
Kindergarten: up to 20 per class with 3 teachers
Upper Grades: up to 24 per class with 2 teachers
School Hours
Pre-K: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Lower grades (Kindergarten): 8:15am – 3:15pm (extended till 6:00pm available at in-campus after school program)
Upper Grades: 8:15am – 3:15pm (extended till 6:00pm available at in-campus after school program)
Before and after care
Yes — 3:15 – 6:00pm
Does your school provide financial aid?
Yes
Tuition
Pre-K: $36,900
Kindergarten: $34,650
Upper Grades: $34,650
Deadline for admissions
Jan 31, 2026
Mission statement
YCIS Silicon Valley is committed to aligning with Science and Technology, Culture and Arts, Love and Charity.
Address
310 Easy St, Mountain View
Phone
(650) 903-0986
Website
Contact Info
Director of Admissions: Alice Huang — [email protected]
Head of School: Kevin Reimer — (650) 903-0986 — [email protected]
