Progressive Schools in California, United States

All Progressive Schools in California

Alta Vista School

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Pre Kindergarten Progressive SchoolsSan Francisco Preschools San Francisco Schools

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

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Progressive SchoolsAlameda County Schools

4660 Harbord Dr
Oakland, California 94618

K - 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.

Bowman School

Elementary Schools High Schools IB Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Montessori Preschools Montessori Schools Pre Kindergarten Preschools and Childcare Progressive Schools Transitional KindergartenSan Mateo County Preschools San Mateo County Schools Santa Clara County Preschools Santa Clara County Schools

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

Crestmont School

Elementary Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Progressive SchoolsContra Costa County Schools

6226 Arlington Blvd
Richmond, California 94805

K - 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

Bilingual Schools Elementary Schools Kindergarten Pre Kindergarten Preschools Progressive SchoolsContra Costa County Schools

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

Boarding Schools Elementary Schools High Schools Kindergarten Middle Schools Progressive SchoolsBoarding Schools Marin County Schools

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.