Catholic Schools near Millbrae, CA

Elementary School

Middle School

Preschool

St. Philip Preschool is a Catholic, play-based program fully integrated with the elementary school, focused on the whole child's academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development in a large open classroom with a dedicated outdoor play area.

Transitional Kindergarten

St. Philip's kindergarten through 8th grade program is a Catholic elementary school rooted in faith and values, offering a rigorous academic curriculum that includes Spanish, Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education, alongside enrichment activities and a comprehensive sports program.

Preschool

Holy Name Preschool is a Catholic preschool that focuses on the cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development of each child, with a nutritional lunch, snacks, and music, soccer, and sports programs included in the curriculum at no extra cost.

Kindergarten

Holy Name's full-day kindergarten program follows California State Standards infused with Catholic teachings, with hands-on learning in small group stations, weekly Mass, and a year-long mentorship pairing each kindergartner with a fifth-grade buddy.

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Kindergarten

The kindergarten program at St. Paul's is a full-day offering within this WCEA- and WASC-accredited Catholic K–8 school in Noe Valley, where the curriculum covers English language arts, math, science, social studies, and religion, supplemented by PE, library, technology, and music.

TK

St. John's TK program is the entry point to a Catholic TK–8 school in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood, where instruction is rooted in the Ursuline tradition and shaped by high academic standards, service, and compassion. The school holds dual WCEA and WASC accreditation, including WASC's highest available six-year term.

Elementary Program

The elementary program covers grades 1–5 with daily instruction in English language arts, math, science, social studies, and religion, supplemented by weekly Spanish and rotating classes in music, dance, technology, and art, all within St. John's WASC- and WCEA-accredited Catholic curriculum aligned to California Common Core standards.

Kindergarten

St. Peter's kindergarten uses a 50/50 Dual Language Immersion model, with half the school day taught in English and half in Spanish, covering subjects including English Language Arts, Religion, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, P.E., and Technology.

Elementary

St. Peter's elementary program (grades K–5) builds foundational skills in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, and nurtures Catholic faith through religion class, Masses, and prayer services. The school holds dual accreditation from WCEA and WASC, and offers a Dual Language Immersion curriculum with instruction in both English and Spanish.

Tiny Knights Preschool

Tiny Knights Preschool uses a play-based curriculum that emphasizes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through varied indoor and outdoor activities including art, music, and motor development. The program is part of St. Gabriel's Catholic parish school community and collaborates with families to support each child's individual growth.

TK & Kindergarten

The TK & Kindergarten program is part of St. Gabriel's Catholic elementary school, which integrates Christian values into academics and holds dual accreditation from the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

High School

Catholic college preparatory school for girls grounded in the Mercy tradition. Talented teachers and high academic standards are hallmarks. Five core values—Compelled By Mercy, Educational Courage, Inspired By Faith, Principled Leadership, and A Voice For Dignity and Respect—shape the educational environment.

Transitional Kindergarten

Transitional Kindergarten is the entry point to St. Cecilia's TK–8 Catholic academic program, where students begin developing as lifelong learners, effective communicators, and active Christians guided by Gospel values.

Elementary School

St. Cecilia's elementary program is part of a WCEA-accredited TK–8 Catholic school where parents and teachers collaborate to support each student's academic, spiritual, and social development, with instructional aides supporting classrooms through sixth grade.

St. Stephen Preschool

St. Stephen Preschool is a faith-based preschool program whose mission centers on educating the whole child—spiritually and intellectually—within a nurturing, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports each child's individual pace of learning.

Kindergarten

Grades 1–5 is part of St. Stephen School's K-8 Catholic academic program, accredited by both WCEA and WASC, with curriculum grounded in Archdiocesan Guidelines and California State Standards alongside integrated faith formation.

Kindergarten

Grades 7–8

The middle school program encompasses grades 6–8, continuing St. Gregory's emphasis on developing the whole person spiritually, intellectually, and morally within a Catholic educational framework.

Coastline - Elementary School

At Coastline Christian Elementary, students build strong academic and character foundations through engaging, faith-based learning. With caring teachers and hands-on experiences, they develop curiosity, confidence, and essential skills that prepare them for future success.

Coastline - Middle School

At Coastline Christian Middle School, students grow as leaders and team players through hands-on learning, collaboration, and faith-based guidance—building confidence, character, and real-life skills that prepare them to thrive in high school and beyond.

Preschool Program

Elementary School

Preschool

The KMS Preschool is a mixed-age program for our 2 to 4 year old children. Our program is designed to be age appropriate, taking into account each child and his or her developmental process.

Preschool

The KMS Preschool is a mixed-age program designed to cover all developmental domains—emotional, social, cognitive, language, and motor skills—within a child-centered environment drawing from a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum that blends project-based art, outdoor play, cooking with YUM Chefs, and weekly Capoeira.

Public Preschool Program

Public Preschool Program

Public Preschool Program

Drop-In Care Program

Preschool

We are dedicated to providing an excellent early-childhood education experience. We assist in developing our students academically, socially, and spiritually through a variety of activities. We nurture creativity in our students, helping them discover the joy of exploration and learning.

Elementary School

Studies include reading, math, English, spelling, health, safety, social studies, science, handwriting, and art. To enrich the curriculum, we also introduce a foreign language (Spanish). Students have music class, where they are introduced to musical notes and instruments and sing songs of Praise.

Elementary School

The elementary school program serves bright, curious students who benefit from structured support with self-regulation, executive functioning, and social-emotional learning. Classrooms combine rigorous academics with hands-on, multisensory instruction, small class sizes capped at 10, and both a teacher and Behavior Specialist in every classroom to address each student's learning profile.

Middle School

Preschool

Our teachers provide a warm, caring, joyful environment that encourages preschoolers’ natural curiosity, and instills confidence in their innate abilities. By balancing traditional instruction in reading, writing, and math with art, music, and foreign language, the Stratford preschool curriculum teaches 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, and problem solving. The open, caring, family-oriented atmosphere at Stratford School helps preschoolers feel safe – physically and emotionally – and nurtures the whole child, both mind and heart. Note: Part-time programming is subject to availability.

Pre-Kindergarten

The Stratford pre-kindergarten curriculum teaches students to ask questions and think critically. Pre-K students begin their day with imaginative STEAM play, designed to develop their natural curiosity and problem-solving skills. They enjoy Spanish class several times a week, and progress at a faster rate than other pre-K students because of Stratford’s focus on English language fundamentals. You’ll find that your child’s teachers care deeply about each student and about their families. The relationships and friendships your child develops here will shape their future success. Note: Part-time programming is subject to availability.