Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Cupertino. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Cupertino. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
Best Extracurriculars
Earned the highest extracurricular score in Cupertino. This dimension covers enrichment programs — languages, STEM, yoga, cooking, field trips, and other activities beyond the core curriculum.
Full Ranking Detail
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St. Joseph of Cupertino Preschool is a Catholic faith-based preschool serving transitional kindergarten and preschool students at 10120 N De Anza Blvd in Cupertino, operating under CCLD license 434412005. Attached to St. Joseph Catholic School (PK-8), it provides academic continuity and integrates faith across spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development. Parents report significant developmental progress in a welcoming environment, and the school was named Best Private School in Silicon Valley by the San Jose Mercury News for 2024-2026. Standard hours run 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, which is shorter than many local competitors; the center also does not serve infants, and its faith-specific Catholic curriculum may not align with all family preferences.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Catholic faith-based education grounded in the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the whole child across spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development.
Programs & activities: After school activities, community and volunteer activities, performing arts, and an 8th-grade international exchange trip to Cupertino, Italy.
What sets it apart: St. Joseph of Cupertino School serves Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade with small class sizes. Named Best Private School in Silicon Valley by the San Jose Mercury News for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026.
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