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FEATURED SCHOOLS

FEATURED

Athena Academy

Elementary Schools Middle Schools Schools Special Education SchoolsSanta Clara County Schools

525 San Antonio Ave
Palo Alto, California 94306

1st Grade - 8th Grade

short description: Athena Academy is a non-profit private school established in 2010, devoted to educating dyslexic and twice exceptional children, grades 1 - 8. Athena Academy’s teaching methods build on the dyslexic student’s natural, picture-oriented learning style.

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Bellarmine College Preparatory

Catholic Schools High SchoolsSanta Clara County Schools

960 W Hedding St
San Jose, California 95126

9th Grade - 12th Grade

short description: Bellarmine College Preparatory is a community of men and women gathered together by God for the purpose of educating the student to seek justice and truth throughout his life.

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Charles Armstrong School

Elementary Schools Middle Schools Special Education SchoolsSan Mateo County Schools

1405 Solana Dr
Belmont, California 94002

2nd Grade - 8th Grade

short description: Charles Armstrong School unlocks the unique potential of students with dyslexia and related learning differences, changing the trajectory of their lives.

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Coastline Christian Schools

Christian Schools Elementary Schools Middle SchoolsAlameda County Schools

1801 North Loop Road, Alameda, California 94502
Alameda, California 94502

K - 8th Grade

short description: Coastline Christian Schools was established in 1979 and provides a comprehensive K-8 Christian education along with a K-8 Mandarin language program. Coastline Christian Schools is fully accredited by the WASC and ACSI.

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East Bay German International School

Elementary Schools High Schools Language Immersion Schools Middle Schools SchoolsAlameda County Schools

1070 41st St
Emeryville, California 94608

Preschool - 10th Grade

short description: The East Bay German International School (EBGIS) is a dual-language immersion school offering preschool through high school programs. We offer exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant school community.

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East Bay German International School Early Education

Language Immersion Preschools Preschools and Childcare SchoolsAlameda County Preschools

1070 41st St
Emeryville, California 94608

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short description: The East Bay German International School (EBGIS) is a dual-language immersion school offering preschool through ninth-grade programs, featuring project-based learning in small class sizes nurturing each student based on their unique needs.

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Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley

Elementary Schools Language Immersion Preschools Language Immersion Schools Middle Schools Preschools and Childcare SchoolsAlameda County Preschools Alameda County Schools

1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, California 94710

Preschool - 8th Grade

short description: Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is a bilingual French-American school, founded in 1977. In our Preschool (2s) to 8th Grade, we offer an international minded, warm and inspiring experience to our 400 students.

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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional

Elementary Schools Language Immersion Schools Middle SchoolsAlameda County Preschools Alameda County Schools

410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, California 94609

Preschool - 8th Grade

short description: Escuela Bilingüe Internacional is an independent PreK-8 school offering a multilingual, international education that inspires our students to engage with a changing global world.

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Kirby School

High Schools Middle Schools SchoolsSanta Cruz County Schools

425 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060

6th Grade - 12th Grade

short description: Kirby School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school for grades 6-12 located in Santa Cruz. For over 25 years, we have welcomed learners from all backgrounds, beliefs and experiences.

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Montessori Children’s Center

Child Care Centers Montessori Preschools Preschools and ChildcareSan Francisco Preschools

80 Juan Bautista Cir
San Francisco, California 94132

Preschool - K

short description: The MCC is a preschool for children 2–6 years old in the Park Merced district of San Francisco. We believe in early education that prepares children to become lifelong learners, and we follow Maria Montessori’s child-led philosophy of education.

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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory

Catholic Schools High SchoolsSan Francisco Schools

1055 Ellis St
San Francisco, California 94109

9th Grade - 12th Grade

short description: Students and their families choose SHC for the strength of our academics, our diverse array of co-curricular opportunities, and for the warmth of our inclusive and nurturing community.

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Sand Hill School at Children’s Health Council

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Special Education SchoolsSanta Clara County Schools

650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, California 94304

2nd Grade - 8th Grade

short description: Sand Hill Schol is the Silicon Valley school where learning differences are considered superpowers. At Sand Hill, we're dedicated to helping 2nd-8th grade students with language-based learning differences learn to love school again.

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The Child Unique Montessori School – Encinal Campus

Child Care Centers Montessori Preschools Preschools and ChildcareAlameda County Preschools Alameda County Schools

2226 Encinal Ave
Alameda, California 94501

Preschool - 1st Grade

short description: We want children to do more than just learn. We want them to think. We want them to think about what they think about. And then to take that understanding, to be changed by it, And then to change the world. And we believe that this begins here.

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The Child Unique Montessori School – Pacific Campus

Child Care Centers Kindergarten Montessori Preschools Preschools and Childcare Transitional KindergartenAlameda County Preschools Alameda County Schools

2212 Pacific Ave
Alameda, California 94501

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short description: We want children to do more than just learn. We want them to think. We want them to think about what they think about. And then to take that understanding, to be changed by it, And then to change the world. And we believe that this begins here.

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The Child Unique Montessori School – Taylor Campus

Child Care Centers Elementary Schools Kindergarten Montessori Preschools Preschools and Childcare Transitional KindergartenAlameda County Preschools Alameda County Schools

1400 6th St
Alameda, California 94501

Preschool - 6th Grade

short description: We want children to do more than just learn. We want them to think. We want them to think about what they think about. And then to take that understanding, to be changed by it, And then to change the world. And we believe that this begins here.

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The Crowden School

Elementary Schools Middle Schools Progressive Schools SchoolsAlameda County Schools

1475 Rose Street
Berkeley, California 94702

3rd Grade - 8th Grade

short description: Children who love music have a home at The Crowden School for grades three through eight. Since 1983, Crowden’s ensemble-based curriculum has instilled in our students the collaborative, creative, and critical-thinking skills to succeed in life.

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The Harker School

Elementary Schools High Schools Middle Schools SchoolsSanta Clara County Schools

500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, California 95129

K - 12th Grade

short description: Educating more than 2,000 students TK-grade 12, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California, serving families of preschool, elementary, middle and high school-aged children, with each division on its own San Jose campus.

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The Marin School

High Schools SchoolsMarin County Schools

150 N San Pedro Road
San Rafael, California 94903

9th Grade - 12th Grade

short description: Small school, big impact! The Marin School is an independent, college-prep high school in San Rafael. Small by design, TMS students thrive in a challenging, collaborative environment where dedicated faculty set high expectations.

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The Renaissance International School

Elementary Schools Language Immersion Preschools Language Immersion Schools Middle Schools Montessori Preschools Montessori Schools Preschools and Childcare SchoolsAlameda County Schools

3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, California 94602

7th Grade - 9th Grade

short description: The Renaissance International School is an independent, Montessori school with campuses in Oakland and Piedmont for children ages 2 years through middle school. Our program includes art, music and French and Spanish language immersion.

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