For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 848 students in 94402, CA (there are , serving 4,594 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in 94402, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 23%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
20% of private schools in 94402, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked 94402 California ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beresford Montessori - San Mateo Location![Beresford Montessori - San Mateo Location Photo]( "Beresford Montessori - San Mateo Location Photo")
Montessori School
1717 Gum St
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
201 Polhemus Rd
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 548-1500
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 548-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
910 S El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 343-1373
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 343-1373
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Tuition listed
Beresford Montessori Academy![Beresford Montessori Academy Photo]( "Beresford Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1051 S Claremont St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 578-8925
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 578-8925
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Tulane Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
315 Tulane Rd
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 342-0447
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 342-0447
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 94402, CA?
How many private schools are located in 94402?
5 private schools are located in 94402.
How diverse are private schools in 94402?
94402 private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 94402 go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in 94402 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 94402?
20% of private schools in 94402 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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