Top 20 Best California Private High Schools Belonging To California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 74 private high schools belonging to california association of independent schools (cais) serving 36,958 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked belonging to california association of independent schools (cais) private high schools in California include The Harker School Upper School, Oakwood School and Idyllwild Arts Academy.
The average tuition cost is $43,066, which is higher than the California private high school average tuition cost of $21,972.
26% of private high schools belonging to california association of independent schools (cais) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging To California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) in California (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall Photo - Campbell Hall is a vibrant 15-acre campus.
(Episcopal)
(4)
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
Grades: K-12
| 1,148 students
Dunn School
Dunn School Photo - The outdoor education program at Dunn School fosters greater self-awareness through physical challenges and leadership experiences in the outdoors.
(5)
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Grades: K-12
| 1,982 students
Hillbrook School
Hillbrook School Photo - Hillbrook's campus features an array of outdoor learning spaces including gardens, stately oak trees, and a creek.
(2)
300 Marchmont Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6116
Grades: PK-12
| 367 students
Idyllwild Arts Academy
Idyllwild Arts Academy Photo - Idyllwild Arts Academy is home to approximately 270 students from 30 countries and 26 US states, all devoted to intensive study of the arts. Located 2 hours from Los Angeles, 2 hours from San Diego, and 1 hour from Palm Springs, the Academy is an artistic crossroads for Southern California.
Special Program Emphasis
(7)
52500 Temecula Road #38
Idyllwild, CA 92549
(951) 468-7223
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Kehillah Jewish High School
Kehillah Jewish High School Photo - World-class academics in a supportive environment
(Jewish)
(1)
3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-9600
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Oakwood School
Oakwood School Photo
(3)
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
Grades: K-12
| 808 students
Pilgrim School
Pilgrim School Photo
(4)
540 S Commonwealth Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90020
(213) 355-5204
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
Grades: PK-12
| 587 students
San Domenico School
San Domenico School Photo - Located on 515 acres in San Anselmo, California, our campus features state-of-the art academic facilities, a music conservatory, swimming pool, gymnasium, one-acre organic garden, 2,358 solar panels, and six tennis courts. We are located 20 minutes north of San Francisco.
(15)
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 258-1900
Grades: K-12
| 680 students
Sequoyah School
Sequoyah School Photo
(19)
K-8: 535 S. Pasadena Ave/High School: 301 N. Orange Grove Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 795-4351
Grades: K-12
| 434 students
EF Academy Pasadena
EF Academy Pasadena Photo - EF Academy Pasadena is a private day and boarding high school, welcoming students from over 30 nationalities. Students become global changemakers by learning about design thinking and participating in EF Academy's signature Innovation and Impact Program.
(1)
1505 E Howard St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 507-9223
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo - Respect, one of the LFSF values, is essential to building a trusting and healthy learning environment. At LFSF, we emphasize the importance of inclusion through respect for others as well as self-respect.
Special Program Emphasis
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
Grades: NS-12
| 170 students
Army and Navy Academy
Army and Navy Academy Photo
All-boys
(1)
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 320 students
Bentley School
Bentley School Photo
(1)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
Grades: K-12
| 680 students
Besant Hill School
Besant Hill School Photo - Besant Hill School is located in the Ojai Valley, on 500 acres of private land with beautiful vistas in every direction. Facilities include four dormitories, outdoor sports facilities including a new aquatic center, indoor theater, atelier, and classrooms nestled along winding paths and oak trees. We also have an eight acre organic farm.
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
8585 Ojai Santa Paula Rd.
Ojai, CA 93023
(805) 646-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Bishop Garcia Diego High School
Bishop Garcia Diego High School Photo
(Catholic)
(40)
4000 La Colina Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 967-1266
Grades: 9-12
| 282 students
The Bishop's School
The Bishop's School Photo - By their very nature, Bishop's students opt in. This includes the visual and performing arts, where students often go beyond their studies to become dancers, musicians, actors and artists of every stripe. Confidence in the arts opens new worlds to our students - and brings beauty to ours.
(Episcopal)
(1)
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Grades: 6-12
| 800 students
Brentwood School
Brentwood School Photo
(2)
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Grades: K-12
| 1,236 students
Cal Coast Academy
Cal Coast Academy Photo
(2)
11555 Clews Ranch Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-0882
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
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.
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Grades: NS-12
| 558 students
Castilleja School
Castilleja School Photo - Swimming and water polo happen in our on-campus pool.
All-girls
(2)
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Grades: 6-12
| 424 students
Chadwick School
Chadwick School Photo
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Grades: K-12
| 865 students
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Convent & Stuart Hall
Convent & Stuart Hall Photo
(Catholic)
2222 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-2900
Grades: K-12
| students
Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs Photo
400 Uplands Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-4175
Grades: 6-12
| 576 students
150 Oak Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,084 students
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley
German Intl School Of Silicon Valley Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748
Grades: 1-12
| 417 students
The Grauer School
The Grauer School Photo - Rendering of The Great Hall, The Grauer School
(1)
1500 El Camino Real
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 944-6777
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Grades: 7-12
| 1,602 students
Head Royce School
Head Royce School Photo - Upper School Classroom
(1)
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School
Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
5515 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-3651
Grades: 6-12
| 742 students
International School of Los Angeles - Burbank
Special Program Emphasis
1105 W Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 900-1895
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Kirby School
Kirby School Photo - The Kirby School campus features a recreation area, sport court, amphitheater, and outdoor classroom and social spaces.
(2)
425 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-0658
Grades: 6-12
| 172 students
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