Guide To Private Schools In Makati

Fact-Checked by Ronna Capili Bonifacio

Curious about how much it will cost you to send your kids to private schools in Makati? Here’s a guide to the city’s prominent schools that offer K-12 curriculum, with some exclusive and co-educational (coed) institutions thrown in for good measure.

Private Schools in Makati: What to Know First

Makati City is divided into six school districts, each featuring a handful of private schools where you can enroll your kids. While there’s still a territorial riff between Makati and Taguig, the administration of private schools in Embo barangays is typically not affected unlike in public schools. So without further ado, here’s a list of private schools in Makati that accept enrollees for the coming school year.

District 1 

Blessed Cherubims Learning Center

(Address: 385 Mangga St. Cembo, Makati City)

For your little tots, you may consider enrolling them in this preschool center in Cembo. You may reach out to its directress, Ms. Blesilla P. Bajio through telephone number 02-752-5203.

Feljohn Academy

(Address: L3 B63 Galdiola St. Rizal, Makati City)

This private school in Barangay Rizal caters to students from preschool and elementary to secondary level. You may reach out to its principal, Mr. Ariel M. Mosada, at 02-757-1987.

Golden Hope Learning Center

(Address: 477 Narra, Barangay Cembo, Makati City)

Formerly known as Good Shepherd Learning Center, this private school in Cembo, Makati teaches preschool education for toddlers. You may reach out to Ms. Grace B. Fang, its directress, for information through telephone number 02-750-2292.

Learning Is Fun Preschool

(Address: 5394 Gen. Luna St. Poblacion, Makati City)

If you’re located in Poblacion, you may enroll your toddler in this school, under its directress Ms. Marizen A. Guevara. You may reach out for inquiries through its telephone number, 02-890-1709.

Makati Montessori Educational Center

(Address: 5405 General Luna St. Poblacion, Makati City)

This private school in Poblacion offers preschool to elementary level curriculum, with a specialty in delivering Montessori teaching style for your kids. You may reach out to its school head, Mr. Rene L. Gloria, at telephone number 02-896-6484 or 02-899-9764.

Spurgeon School Foundation, Inc.

(Address: 140 H.V. dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City)

As the educational arm of the International Baptist Church of Manila, Spurgeon School offers asynchronous classes and offline learning packets to help kids achieve a balanced school-home student life. Although non-sectarian, its preschool to the elementary curriculum is enriched with Christian values education. You may reach out to its director, Mr. Rodolfo C. Floresta, for inquiries at telephone number, 02-892-5892.

St. Michael School of Makati

(Address: 2888 Pertierra, Poblacion, Makati City)

This private school in Poblacion offers preschool to elementary education with Catholic faith teachings to inculcate Christian values in children. You may reach out to its principal, Ms. Gloria L. Liwanag, for inquiries at 02-896-2338.

St. Paul College of Makati

(Address: D.M. Rivera, Poblacion, Makati City)

Run by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, this private school offers preschool, elementary, secondary, and tertiary level curriculum. It also provides academic enrichment programs such as Toddler and Junior Camp, Bridging Program for Kindergarten, Sports Clinic, and Culinary Arts. You may reach out to its directress, Sir Dedication Rosario, for inquiries at telephone number 02-896-8369.

District II

Bethel Christian School of Makati, Inc.

(Address: 27K Lapu-Lapu St., West Rembo, Makati City)

A non-sectarian private school for boys and girls, Bethel Christian School maintains 16 pupil-max classes to ensure focused academic instruction for each student from preschool to elementary. You may reach out to its principal, Mr. Janbet A. Maulit, for admission inquiries, at 02-729-97-58.

Bloomfield Academy of Makati

(Address: 210 Sinocruz St., West Rembo, Makati City)

This private school in West Rembo uses the English language as a medium of instruction, except during Filipino classes, which helps instill second-language proficiency among its students from preschool to secondary level. You may reach out to Ms. Leng Mendoza for admission inquiries at 02-882-3085.

Christian Kiddie Garden Learning Center

(Address: 3 Narra St. Comembo, Makati City)

This school in Comembo offers an elementary curriculum. You may reach out to its directress, Ms. Virginia P. Bravo, for inquiries regarding admissions and fees at 02-881-5788.

D'New Victoria School Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

(Address: 7 Milkweed Ext., Rizal, Makati City)

This private school offers STEM-based preschool and elementary curriculum and prides itself on being a progressivist and constructivist academic institution. You may reach out to its admissions committee at 0923-0829-328 or 0923-0829-330 for fees and other inquiries.

Divine Mercy Asian Academy

(Address: 7 Santan, Pembo, Makati City)

Divine Mercy Asian Academy offers an academic curriculum for kids in preschool up to the secondary level. Formerly known as the Divine Mercy School of Makati, it is one of the non-sectarian private schools in Pembo. You may call the office of Ms. Isabel L. Hurboda, its president, for admission inquiries at 02-7-728-8028.

F.E.I.H. Sch. of Makati, Inc.

(Address: 28 Cattleya St. Rizal, Makati City)

The acronym stands for “For Ever In Him”, which is an apt school name for a K-12 institution that offers value enrichment through Christian doctrine. Despite this, it’s a non-sectarian school that provides academic training in key competencies such as language proficiency, math, and science. You may directly message the school via its official Facebook page for admission inquiries.

FTC Learning Center

(Address: 83 A Urduja, West Rembo, Makati City)

Established in 2001, this private school in West Rembo offers preschool to elementary education programs. You may reach out to Ms. Merlyn G. Callueng at 02-882-1092 for admission inquiries.

God's Gift Learning School of Makati, Inc.

(Address: Lot 2 Block 44 Xyris St. Zone 11, Pembo, Makati City)

As a non-sectarian Christian school, this institution which was formerly known as Miracle Life Learning School of Makati, Inc. offers preschool and elementary education programs. You may reach out via their phone number 02-775-75613 or send an email to gglsmi@yahoo.com for inquiries on enrollment.

Holy Family Kindergarten School

(Address: 21 Umbel St., Pembo, Makati City)

This private school offers early childhood education for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners. You may reach out to its directress, Dona Maria Vargas L., for admission inquiries via phone number 02-728-7092.

Integrated Montessori Center, Inc.

(Address: 9180 Mactan cor. Balagtas Sts., Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City)

This private school with branches in nearby cities like Taguig offers Montessori-style academic instruction for preschool and a STEM-based curriculum for elementary education. You may email admissions@integratedmontessori.edu.ph for enrollment inquries.

Kiddywinks Learning Center

(Address: 61 Sampaloc St., Comembo, Makati City)

Kiddywinks offers early childhood education from preschool to kindergarten. You may reach out to its directress, Ms. Violeta O. Fernandez, at 02-728-1007 for admission inquiries.

Little Treasures Academy

(Address: 53 E Mabini, West Rembo, Makati City)

Founded in 2005, this private school was once a preschool-only learning center. Now, it caters to up to elementary-level students. Still, it maintains an ideal teacher-to-student ratio for better class management and learning environment. You may call the admissions at 02-7910-1599 for inquiries.

Maria Montessori Holy Christian School

(Address: 3 Orkidia, Pembo, Makati City)

This non-sectarian private school offers early childhood preparatory classes up to the junior high school curriculum. You may reach out to its school administrator, Mr. Victor C. Cabrera at 02-7945-7187 for admission inquiries.

Miracle Christian Center Learning School, Inc.

(Address: 143 A 16th Ave. East Rembo, Makati City)

MCCLS has been around for more than 20 years and offers early childhood education from nursery to kindergarten level. You may reach out to Mrs. Nenita Fabian and Mrs. Maricel Patricio for admission inquiries via school landline at 02-7744-2811.

School of Mind Achiever & Researchers of Tomorrow, Inc.

(Address: 78 Santol, Comembo, Makati City)

Established in 2005, this private school in Comembo offers a preschool and elementary-level curriculum. You may reach them via landline at 02-758-42-48 and look for Mr. Jun R. Orpilla for admission inquiries.

St. Charles Educational Institution

(Address: 90-38 Roma Amor, Rizal, Makati City)

Dedicated to the patron saint of learning and arts, St. Charles of Borromeo, this private school in Makati was established in 2003 as a non-sectarian elementary and secondary school. You may reach out to Ms. Leonila V. Rico for admission inquiries via landline 02-757-7542.

Vicente School of West Rembo, Inc.

(Address: 31- I 17th St. West Rembo, Makati City)

This K-12 school offers early childhood education up to elementary level curriculum. You may call them at 02-751-2115 and look for Mr. Loreto D. Austria for admission inquiries.

Virgen del Pilar Learning Center

(Address: 176 A 18th Avenue, East Rembo, Makati City)

This private school located in East Rembo offers preschool education for young learners. You may reach the principal, Sis. Philo Malliakkal, SCSA, for admission inquiries at 02-8881-5372.

Witty Minds Learning Center, Inc.

(Address: 9839 Legaspi St. cor JP Rizal, Olympia, Makati City)

As amusing as its name, this private school offers a K-12 curriculum and champions the philosophy of molding children into competent and independent individuals. Reach out to them via its Facebook page for admission inquiries. 

District III

Assumption College, Inc.

(Address: SLV Drive, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City)

One of the few exclusive schools in Makati, Assumption College has maintained its reputation as an all-girls school catering to preschool up to the tertiary level. Formerly known as the Assumption Convent, it is run by Anglophone sisters, who assist in cultivating faith-based values among its students. Still, it has successfully adopted modern conveniences of technology through its Basic Ed Online program. For admissions inquiries, you may contact 02-817-0757.

Don Bosco Technical Institute

(Address: Chino Roces Avenue, San Lorenzo, Makati City)

As an all-boys school in Makati, Don Bosco has set the bar for quality education infused with Christian values. It offers preschool education, K-12, and tertiary curriculum for boys, with an emphasis on technical competency training. You may contact them for admissions inquiries via landline at 02-812-2941.

Francisco School of Makati

(Address: 7137 M. Ocampo St., Pio del Pilar, Makati City)

This private school in Pio del Pilar, Makati offers preschool and elementary education. You may inquire about its fees and admission requirements via landline at 02-844-5412.

Sacred Heart International School of Makati, Inc.

(Address: 2241 Sabio St., San Lorenzo, Makati City)

This is a private school in San Lorenzo, Makati that offers preschool education. You may reach them at 02-810-8506 or 02-815-3058 and look for the directress, Ma. Rowena J. Matti, for admission inquiries.

St. John Bosco Parish Learning Center

(Address: 6725 Taylo St., Pio del Pilar, Makati City)

Not to be confused with Don Bosco at Chino Roces Avenue, SJBP Learning Center is a private preschool center led by its parish priest, Fr. Manuel Leandro C. Domingo, Jr. SDB. For admission inquiries, you may call their landline at 02-894-5932-34.

Twinkle Tots Learning Center

(Address: 1987 M. Reyes, Bangkal, Makati City)

Although this school welcomes toddlers and preschoolers, it only offers summer classes and tutorial services that can complement your kids’ academic curriculum. You may reach out to them for enrolment inquiries at 0917-923-2142.

District IV

Child Learning Center

(Address: 1887 Milagros St., Valenzuela, Makati City)

This private preschool is run by directress, Agnes E. Baduraia, and caters to young learners. You may reach the school at 890-2474 or via email at CL.Makati@yahoo.com. 

Childstart International Bel-Air, Inc.

(Address: Sacred Heart Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City)

Its location might have changed in the last ten years, yet it remains to be a significant neighborhood learning center for preschoolers. It also accepts international students, which adds to its diverse community of young learners. You may reach them for admission inquiries at 02-8851-2407 and 02-7007-0626.

Colegio de Sta. Rosa

(Address: 6321 Estrella St., Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City)

As a Catholic all-girls school in Guadalupe, Makati, this institution started in 1964 under the supervision of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters. Its K-12 and tertiary academic curriculum inculcates not only key competencies in a variety of disciplines but also Christian values that help raise its female students as morally upright and intellectually adept citizens. For admission inquiries, you may reach the school via landline at 02-899-0066.

Early Achiever Learning Center

(Address: 231 N. Garcia St., Bel-air, Makati City)

Offering preschool education and K-6 curriculum, this private school in Bel-Air has served the community for more than three decades now. Its faculty consists of Filipino-Chinese and Filipino teachers, all of whom are also trained to supervise neurodivergent kids. You may reach them via landline and mobile at 8895-7881 / 0922-818-9030.

Golden Values School

(Address: 211 N. Garcia St. Bel-Air Village, Makati City)

This private school in Bel-Air serves preschool, elementary, and high school students. Its small class size and blended learning environment make its academic instruction adaptable to the needs of young learners. For inquiries regarding admission requirements, you may reach them at 02-8890-1205 and 02-8898-3406.

Maria Semper Fidelis School

(Address: 2094 E. Pascua, Kasilawan, Makati City)

Formerly known as Makati Pre-School Learning Center, this private school for preschoolers is currently headed by directress Liwayway S. Castillo. You may reach out for admissions inquiries at 02-895-0344.

Reach International School Inc.-SPED

(Address: 67 Paseo de Roxas St., Urdaneta Village, Urdaneta, Makati City)

This private international school in Urdaneta Village caters not only to preschoolers, elementary, and high schoolers but also to kids with special needs and gifted children. Its Singaporean-based educational program also appeals to students who want to excel and become globally competent in English, Math, and Science. For admission inquiries, you may contact them at 02-8851-2407 or 0917-678-5030.

St. Anthony of Makati Montessori Inc.

(Address: 2070 E. Pascua St. Kasilawan, Makati City)

Formerly named St. Anthony of Makati Learning Center, this non-sectarian private school in Kasilawan offers early childhood education in Montessori fashion while instilling the teachings of its patron, Saint Anthony. You may reach the school at 02-729-3060.

The Playhouse for Early Education

(Address: 4440 Montojo St., Singkamas, Makati City)

This private preschool offers early childhood education up to kindergarten. You may contact them via landline at 02-896-1082 for admissions inquiries.

District V

4th Watch Maranatha Christian Academy of Makati

(Address: 2121 Nuestra Sr. de Guadalupe, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City)

Celebrating its 24th founding anniversary in 2024, this private Christian school offers one of the most affordable tuition fees in Makati. If you have kids to enroll this coming school year, consider availing siblings' discounts. You may reach MCA via landline at 02-8831-3407 for admission inquiries.

Colegio San Agustin

(Address: Palm Ave, Dasmarinas, Makati City)

As a private co-ed school, CSA is run by the Order of Saint Augustine. Hence, its K-12 and college curricula are designed with the Augustinian way of instruction characterized by the values of love and understanding. For admission inquiries, you may call their landline at 02-8991-0100.

Fortridge Asian School-Mabuti Main

(Address: 7126 Gen Ricarte St.South Cembo, Makati City)

As a non-sectarian Christian school, FAS was formerly known as Mabuti-Amores Montessori School catered to the neighborhood children of South Cembo, Cembo, and West Rembo, including those near Fort Santiago. You may reach them at 02-728-6588 to 89 for admissions inquiries.

Fulbright Science School

(Address: 1515 Anastacio St., Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City)

Founded in 2004, Fulbright mimics the STEM-based academic curriculum of science high schools in the metro while promoting global competencies, specifically in foreign languages. You may contact them at 02-8881-8722 for enrollment requirements.

Genesis Montessori School

(Address: 9391 J. Felipe St., Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City)

This private Montessori school in Guadalupe accepts preschoolers and elementary students. You may get in touch with them through landline at 02-728-9207 and 02-751-2548 to inquire about enrollment and tuition schedules.

Guadalupe Catholic School

(Address: 1923 Orense St., Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City)

As the sole non-sectarian parochial school in Makati, it champions Catholic virtues through its academic curriculum for nursery up to junior high school. You may get in touch with them via landline at 02-882-1817 or 02-882-2421 for admission inquiries.

Haven Montessori, Inc.

(Address: 2330 Antipolo St., Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City)

Offering early childhood education up to junior high school, Haven Montessori has been around for 30 years. While it adopts a Montessori teaching style, it has adapted hybrid classes to keep up with the times and the needs of its growing studentry. You may reach them at 02-882-1998 or 02-750-9674 for more info on admissions and tuition schedules.

International Montessori School

(Address: 4 Ipil Place, Forbes Park, Makati City)

This private school in Forbes Park accepts preschoolers and elementary students to be trained in Montessori style. For admissions inquiries, you may contact them at 02-810-6613 or 02-810-6608.

Makati Hope Christian School

(Address: 2312 Pasong Tamo, Magallanes Extension, Makati City)

In addition to its K-12 and junior high school curriculum, this private school also offers homeschooling and innovative English language training. You may get in touch with their admissions board via landline at 02-816-7479.

Morrisonridge Academy

(Address: Del Pilar St., South Cembo, Makati City)

This private school in South Cembo teaches early childhood education. You may contact them for admissions inquiries at 02-882-4474.

New Horizon Integrated School

(Address: 30 Lapu-Lapu St.Magallanes Village, Makati City)

Offering a K-12 curriculum, this private institution is headed by Abrahim M. Magadam. You may reach them at 02-853-6757 to 58 to inquire about tuition schedules and enrollment requirements.

Pineslight School of Makati

(Address: 8229 Sgt F. Yabut, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City)

This private institution in Guadalupe offers early childhood education, elementary, and tertiary programs. You may contact its principal, Mr. Lorenzo S. Salazar, for admission inquiries via landline at 02-881-8913.

Precious Values School Inc

(Address: 4067 Gen. Del Pilar St., South Cembo, Makati City)

Priding itself on its top ranking for Makati schools during the 2014 National Achievement Test (NAT), this academic institution has become a breeding ground for young champions in STEM and sports. You may get in touch with its admissions committee at 02-8828-2878 or via Viber at 0961-758-5877.

District VI

Bethany Baptist Academy, Inc.

(Address: 1716 Dian, Palanan, Makati City)

Offering a K-12 program and senior high school strands curriculum, this private school is the educational ministry arm of the Bethany Baptist Church. Although non-sectarian, it includes bible-based values training to mold students into well-rounded individuals. You may contact its admissions office at 02-833-4576 to 77.

Betty's Bellarmine School

(Address: 3795 Cuenca St, Palanan, Makati City)

This private school offers a K-12 curriculum and is currently headed by Mr. Antonio S. Aparente. You may reach out to them at 02-833-0797 if you have questions regarding tuition fees and admission requirements.

Christ’s Gospel Academy of Learning & Leadership, Inc.

(Address: 1199 Pablo Ocampo Sr. St. Sta. Cruz, Makati City)

Another non-sectarian Christian school, its curriculum emphasizes active participation in academics and non-academic activities to cultivate holistic learning among kids. You may reach out to its admissions board at 02-895-4766 or 02-496-8000 for tuition fee inquiries and enrolment process.

Globe Academy

(Address: 8055 Estrella Avenue, San Antonio Village, Makati City)

This private preschool gets your kids started on learning competencies as early as two years old with its toddler program and kindergarten curriculum. You may reach them at 02-896-3036 for admissions inquiries.

Kiddie Minds International School, Inc.

(Address: 4408 Calatagan, Palanan, Makati City)

A private preschool center for your young kids, Kiddie Minds offers early childhood education and accepts diverse learners. For admission inquiries, you may get in touch with them via landline at 02-551-8196.

Kinder Camp Learning Center

(Address: G/Flr Kingwood Arcade, Pasong Tamo cor Vito Cruz Ext., Makati City)

This private preschool center is open for kids of toddler age up to kindergarten. You may reach out to them via landline for admissions inquiries at 02-890-3115.

Light of the World Christian Academy of Makati

(Address: 1 Pasteur St., San Isidro, Makati City)

With a mission to transform young learners into godly leaders and innovators, this private school offers K-12 and senior high curriculum that is influenced by the Christian doctrine. For inquiries on how to enroll your kids in this non-sectarian school, you may contact its principal, Ms Corazon C. Saquin, at 02-845-4481.

O'dea International School, Inc.

(Address: 243 P. Ocampo St. cor Flodeliz St., La Paz, Makati City)

As a preschool center in La Paz, O’dea has been training young learners in basic early childhood education competencies. You may get in touch with its directress, Ms. Sephia N. Abad, for more info on admissions and tuition schedules at 02-895-49-04.

Little Smart Reader Kids Phil. Learning Center Inc.

(Address: 9531 Kamagong, San Antonio Village, Makati City)

This preschool academy in San Antonio Village offers synchronous and asynchronous learning models to adapt to the changing learner needs, on top of small class sizes that ensure focused training in early childhood education. You may reach out to them at 0915-568-4477.

Sharpmind Learning Center

(Address: 4030 Julio dela Cruz, Palanan, Makati City)

Headed by Ms. Annabelle C. Serafica, this preschool center offers programs in reading, writing, math enrichment, and penmanship, among other basic competencies suitable for training young learners. You may contact them at 02-824-5293 for admissions inquiries.

St. Camillus Learning Center

(Address: 9 Onyx St. La Paz Village, Makati City)

As a preschool center, St. Camillus offers early childhood education from nursery to kindergarten. You may get in touch with its director, Fr. Paul E. Unson, OSC for inquiries regarding enrolment and tuition schedule at 02-8895-3535.

St. Mary of the Woods School, Inc.

(Address: 73 Batangas cor Faraday St., San Isidro, Makati City)

This private school in San Isidro is a non-sectarian coed that teaches Catholic doctrine apart from the K-12 and senior high school curriculum. You may contact them at 02-8844-1934 or 02-8887-6850 for more information.

The information provided in this article is based on available resources and research up to the date of publication.