For the 2024 school year, there are 30 private high schools serving 7,637 students in San Mateo County, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in San Mateo County, CA include Pacific Bay Christian School, The Nueva Middle School and Crystal Springs.
The average tuition cost is $35,950, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $21,966.
Top Ranked San Mateo County Private High Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy San Mateo![Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City![Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo - Foster City Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
1840 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94404
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
Junipero Serra High School![Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team]( "Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team")
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Lydian Academy![Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.]( "Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.")
Special Program Emphasis
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Grades: 5-12
| 29 students
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Notre Dame High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1540 Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-1913
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-1913
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 960 students
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7100
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7100
Grades: PK-12
| 853 students
Pacific Bay Christian School![Pacific Bay Christian School Photo]( "Pacific Bay Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1030 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-1935
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-1935
Grades: K-12
| 258 students
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton![Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.]( "Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.")
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Grades: NS-12
| 1,216 students
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
Grades: K-12
| students
Woodside Priory School![Woodside Priory School Photo - Woodside Priory is a Benedictine Catholic, independent college preparatory school for grades 6-12. A boarding option is available beginning in grade nine (9).]( "Woodside Priory School Photo - Woodside Priory is a Benedictine Catholic, independent college preparatory school for grades 6-12. A boarding option is available beginning in grade nine (9).")
(Catholic)
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Grades: PK-12
| 243 students
American Advanced Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1430 Palm Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3088
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3088
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
The Avalon Academy
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9130
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9130
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Compass High School![Compass High School Photo]( "Compass High School Photo")
Special Education School
1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 437-2100
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 437-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
452 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 367-6791
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 367-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
1840 Gtwy Dr Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
San Mateo, CA 94404
(949) 612-9242
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
705 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
Grades: 2-10
| 8 students
Main Street Scholars
Alternative School
60 Stone Pine Rd Ste 200
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 440-4725
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 440-4725
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
1340 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1991
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1991
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Redwood Baptist
(Baptist)
435 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
Grades: K-12
| 119 students
Roger Williams Academy
(Calvinist)
600 Grand Ave
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 238-9669
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415) 238-9669
Grades: 4-10
| 15 students
Stanbridge Academy![Stanbridge Academy Photo - Stanbridge Academy is a caring, inclusive K-12 school for students with mild to moderate learning differences and social communication disorders. We use an individualized, whole student approach so that students thrive and develop their academic, social, and emotional capabilities to their fullest potential.]( "Stanbridge Academy Photo - Stanbridge Academy is a caring, inclusive K-12 school for students with mild to moderate learning differences and social communication disorders. We use an individualized, whole student approach so that students thrive and develop their academic, social, and emotional capabilities to their fullest potential.")
Special Education School
515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 375-5860
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 375-5860
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Academy Hall Floor 2 8853 415 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 721-9422
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 721-9422
Grades: 7-12
| students
Wings Learning Center
Special Education School
2500 Cottonwood Drive
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 624-3165
Grades: PK-12
| 38 students
San Mateo County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A Childs Way (Closed 2023)
Daycare / Preschool
817 Murchison Dr
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4760
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 697-4760
Grades: K
| 21 students
Mater Dolorosa School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1040 Miller Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 588-8175
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 588-8175
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
Newton (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis
1157 Chess Drive Ste 100
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 345-4043
San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 345-4043
Grades: K-8
| 243 students
Peninsula Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Assembly of God)
1305 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-3842
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-3842
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in San Mateo County, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in San Mateo County, CA include Pacific Bay Christian School, The Nueva Middle School and Crystal Springs.
How many private high schools are located in San Mateo County, CA?
30 private high schools are located in San Mateo County, CA.
How much do private high schools cost in San Mateo County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $35,950, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $21,966.
How diverse are private high schools in San Mateo County, CA?
San Mateo County, CA private high schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 47%.
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