For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 558 students in Santa Clara County, CA. The top-ranked public preschools in Santa Clara County, CA are Greendell and Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Santa Clara County, CA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public pre school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Santa Clara County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
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?
3 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 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public preschools average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
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