For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 65 students in Santa Clara County, CA. Santa Clara County, CA public preschools have an average reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public pre schools of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschool average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Santa Clara County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greendell
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4120 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-0833
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-0833
Gr: K | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7300
Gr: K | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Santa Clara County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Downtown College Prep - Alum Rock (Closed 2024)
Charter School
1776 Educational Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 942-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Santa Clara County, CA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Santa Clara County, CA include Greendell and Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center. Santa Clara County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public preschools are located in Santa Clara County?
2 public preschools are located in Santa Clara County.
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Clara County?
Santa Clara County public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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