For the 2024 school year, there are 25 blue ribbon private high schools serving 15,587 students in California.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in California include La Reina High School and Middle School, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools and Louisville High School.
The average tuition cost is $19,501, which is lower than the California private high school average tuition cost of $21,966.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked California Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Students
Year
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
696 students
Year: 2010
106 West Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
291 students
Year: 2013
22300 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
314 students
Year: n/a
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace![Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.]( "Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
750 students
Year: n/a
California Crosspoint Academy![California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.]( "California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.")
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
558 students
Year: 2003, 2016
Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary![Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes.]( "Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes.")
(Catholic)
329 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
339 students
Year: n/a
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
902 students
Year: 2017
7500 Chaminade Avenue
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
1,272 students
Year: 1998
Crean Lutheran High School![Crean Lutheran High School Photo]( "Crean Lutheran High School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
959 students
Year: 2023
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
276 students
Year: 2003
27680 Dickason Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
391 students
Year: 2015
641 S Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
272 students
Year: n/a
1701 W Ramona Road
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
319 students
Year: n/a
Rosary Academy![Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!]( "Rosary Academy Photo - Rosary Water Polo team are the CIF-SS Division III Water Polo Champions!")
All-girls (Catholic)
1340 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
393 students
Year: n/a
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
562 students
Year: n/a
St. Joseph High School![St. Joseph High School Photo]( "St. Joseph High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
5825 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-3315
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-3315
523 students
Year: 2002
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
646 students
Year: 2018
838 Academy Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
1,079 students
Year: 2011, 2015, 2017
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
802 students
Year: n/a
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2400
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2400
2,799 students
Year: 2013
15260 Nisqualli Rd
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-8827
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-8827
388 students
Year: n/a
Calvary Road Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
19 students
Year: n/a
Excelsior Academy
Special Education School
7200 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 583-6762
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 583-6762
44 students
Year: n/a
1 W Campbell Ave (Building J)
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 898-8627
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 898-8627
33 students
Year: n/a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in California include La Reina High School and Middle School, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools and Louisville High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in California?
25 blue ribbon private high schools are located in California.
How much do blue ribbon private high schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $19,501, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $21,966.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in California?
California blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 47%.
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