Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Presbyterian Early Learning Center
About the School
- The Presbyterian Early Learning Center is a child care center devoted to the education and nurturing of young children.
- PELC offers full-time preschool (daycare), part-time preschool for 2's- 4's; Kindergarten, and "Mother's Day Out" (MDO) for children 5 months to 4 years old.
- Our teachers are highly educated and experienced, and are warm and caring with young children.
- Our program focuses on the development of self-esteem, an awareness of others and of the natural world in a blend of education and Christian spirit.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Presbyterian Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1961
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
…where love and learning go hand in hand.
Student Body
Total Students
282 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Presbyterian Early Learning Center's ranking?
Presbyterian Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Presbyterian Early Learning Center?
The application deadline for Presbyterian Early Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Presbyterian Early Learning Center located?
Presbyterian Early Learning Center is located in the Sunnyvale West neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA. There are 10 other private schools located in Sunnyvale West.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Presbyterian Early Learning Center is Fusion Academy Cupertino (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Challenger School - Sunnyvale (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
1185 Hollenbeck Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7170
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Montessori School
1302 Warner Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7338
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
1522 Lewsiton Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 746-0460
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 46 students
Montessori School
1510 Lewiston Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 773-0200
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1055 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 838-3333
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
19638 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 230
Cupertino, CA 95014
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students
21050 Mcclellan Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 865-0366
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,745 students
Catholic
1885 Miramonte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 968-1213
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 21 students
Specialized Curriculum
1019 S De Anza Blvd
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 461-5419
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
1185 Hollenbeck Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7170
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
1522 Lewsiton Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 746-0460
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Jewish
1030 Astoria Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 738-3060
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 523 students
Extracurriculars: 7
1196 Lime Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 617-8198
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Islamic
1095 Dunford Way Ste 400 Building C
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 243-9333
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: NS-8
1185 Hollenbeck Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7170
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 93 students
Montessori School
1302 Warner Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-7338
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
1522 Lewsiton Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 746-0460
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K | 46 students
Montessori School
1510 Lewiston Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 773-0200
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1055 Sunnyvale Saratoga Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 838-3333
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
589 West Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2233
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2233
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 East Cheyenne Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 736-2180
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
575 West Fremont Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-2400
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,060 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1080 Mango Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8288
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
592 Dunholme Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 732-3363
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 732-3363
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 840 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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