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FEATURED

Bowman School

4000 Terman Dr
Palo Alto, California 94306

PreK - 12th Grade

short description: Bowman's unique program combines strong academics with enrichment activities that uses researched-based Montessori experiential learning methods to stimulate creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving while cultivating a lifelong love of learning

FEATURED

The Child Unique Montessori School – Encinal Campus

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2226 Encinal Ave
Alameda, California 94501

PreK - 1st Grade

short description: We cultivate more than just academic excellence; we foster the essential life skills the future demands: unshakeable independence, critical thinking, resilient problem-solving, and a profound, lifelong love for learning.

Acton Academy Silicon Valley

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201 Arch St
Redwood City, California 94062

PreK - 8th Grade

short description: Acton Academy Silicon Valley (AASV) is a modern pre-K-8 private school in Redwood City, CA that is dedicated to empowering young learners to reach their full potential through innovative, personalized education.

Alta Vista School

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450 Somerset St
San Francisco, California 94134

JK - 8th Grade

short description: An independent Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade progressive school based in San Francisco, AVS prepares students to thrive as creative thinkers, innovators, and catalysts for positive change in the world.

Aurora School

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40 Dulwich Rd
Oakland, California 94618

TK - 8th Grade

short description: Aurora School is a progressive K-8 school in Oakland's Upper Rockridge neighborhood. Established in 1988, we feature elevated academics, project-based learning, and multi-grade classrooms. Social-emotional learning is embedded in our curriculum.

Berkwood Hedge School

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1809 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, California 94703

K - 8th Grade

short description: We are a progressive K-8 school where students' intellectual and emotional growth are inseparable. Through hands-on exploration, inquiry, and engaged participation, our students become invested in themselves, their education, and their communities.

Crestmont School

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Progressive SchoolsContra Costa County Schools

6226 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, California 94805

TK - 8th Grade

short description: Crestmont is a K-8 co-op school nestled in the rolling hills of Richmond, California, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and academic excellence in a diverse and inclusive community since 1969.

Golestan School

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320 San Carlos Avenue
El Cerrito, California 94530

PreK - 5th Grade

short description: At Golestan, we partner with children, families and educators to create joyful learning environments that are collaborative, grounding and connected to the natural world.

Julia Morgan School for Girls

Middle Schools Progressive SchoolsAlameda County Schools

5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, California 94613

6th Grade - 8th Grade

short description: Julia Morgan School for Girls, the only all-girls middle school in the East Bay, is a vibrant, immersive learning environment where students thrive both academically and socially as their authentic selves.

Park Day School

Elementary Schools Middle Schools Progressive Schools Schools Transitional KindergartenAlameda County Schools

360 42nd St
Oakland, California 94609

TK - 8th Grade

short description: Park Day School provides a strong academic foundation where students learn by doing and are encouraged to follow their own curiosity. Located on a 4-acre garden campus in Oakland, CA, Park Day School is a Progressive K-8 co-educational program.

San Domenico School

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1500 Butterfield Rd
San Anselmo, California 94960

K - 12th Grade

short description: As the longest-standing independent school in California, San Domenico offers values-driven learning for a diverse, global community of K-12 day and boarding students—preparing them for lives of purpose, excellence, and belonging.

Serendipity School

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Preschools and Childcare Progressive Schools Transitional KindergartenSan Mateo County Schools

2820 Ponce Avenue
Belmont, California 94002

Preschool - 5th Grade

short description: We believe parents shouldn’t have to choose between a happy child and a well-educated child. At Serendipity, children love coming to school, feel that they are an important part of a community, and experience deep learning through joyful discovery.

Synapse School

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Progressive Schools Schools Transitional KindergartenSan Mateo County Schools

3375 Edison Way
Menlo Park, California 94025

TK - 8th Grade

short description: Synapse School is an independent, private school for students in Transitional Kindergarten-8th Grade. Our comprehensive, project-based curriculum integrates leading-edge academics, social-emotional learning (SEL), and the practice of innovation.

The Berkeley School

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1310 University Ave
Berkeley, California 94702

TK - 8th Grade

short description: The Berkeley School offers a responsive, inclusive educational environment where exceptional teachers seek and nurture each child’s unique learning potential.