St. Francis High School - Salesian College Preparatory Photo - St. Francis is a welcoming and inclusive school that celebrates diversity. Since we serve families from 2 dioceses, 4 counties, and multiple countries outside of the US, we are blessed with a diverse population that mirrors the world of college and adulthood our students will experience as they mature.

California Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses

The average private school in California offers 15 AP courses (2025).
The private school in California offering the most AP courses is Fusion Academy Walnut Creek, offering 250 AP courses.
Ap Courses Range: 26 250 Avg. Ap Courses: 46

California Private Schools Offering the Most AP Courses (2025)

School
# AP Courses
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
AP Courses: 250
Grades: 6-12
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Rank: #22.
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)
AP Courses: 150
Grades: 6-12
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
Rank: #33.
The Branson School
AP Courses: 131
Grades: 9-12
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Rank: #44.
South Bay Christian Academy
South Bay Christian Academy Photo - Students from the Primary class on a "dress up" day during Spirit Week
(Pentecostal)
AP Courses: 99
Grades: K-12
395 D St
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-0600
Rank: #55.
AP Courses: 60
Grades: K-6
4201 Randolph
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-9110
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
De La Salle High School
De La Salle High School Photo - De La Salle High School sign at the front of campus.
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
AP Courses: 42
Grades: 9-12
1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Moreau Catholic High School
Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 42
Grades: 9-12
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Rank: #88.
Justin-Siena High School
Justin-Siena High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
AP Courses: 40
Grades: 9-12
4026 Maher St
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-0950
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
The Compass School
The Compass School Photo - The Compass School is an online K12 School. We offer hundreds of live online courses with expert faculty (over 95% of our teachers have a Masters Degree or Higher). Our affordable homeschool program gives students a flexible high quality schooling option that can be taken from anywhere.
(10)
AP Courses: 37
Grades: K-12
548 Market Street, No 41193
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 938-4934
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Merit Academy
Merit Academy Photo - Engineering a brake-light system. All students engage in ProjectMERIT where they start an independent project that teaches them leadership and critical thinking skills in the real world. These projects separate Merit Academy students from their peers in the competitive college admissions process.
Alternative School
(4)
AP Courses: 37
Grades: 9-12
2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Rank: #1111.
Sage Hill School
Sage Hill School Photo - Our diverse community celebrates individuality and supports students to become their best selves during their four years of high school.
(2)
AP Courses: 35
Grades: 9-12
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Rank: #1212.
AP Courses: 33
Grades: PK-12
11255 Central Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 999-0025
Rank: #1313.
South Hills Academy
South Hills Academy Photo - South Hills Academy, a premier PreK-12 educational institution, seamlessly blends personalized learning with a global perspective, preparing students for life beyond academics. Since 1957, the school has cultivated a vibrant and inclusive environment, fostering a rich mix of academic, athletic, and cultural experiences.
(Christian)
(4)
AP Courses: 32
Grades: NS-12
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Crossroads Christian Schools Homeschool
Alternative School (Christian)
(2)
AP Courses: 31
Grades: K-11
2380 Fullerton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 278-3199
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Headlands Preparatory School
Headlands Preparatory School Photo
Alternative School
AP Courses: 31
Grades: 6-12
1050 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
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.
All-girls (Catholic)
AP Courses: 30
Grades: 9-12
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Marin Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(1)
AP Courses: 30
Grades: 9-12
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Mayfield Senior School
Mayfield Senior School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
AP Courses: 30
Grades: 9-12
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo - Notre Dame graduates matriculate to impressive universities. Our rigorous curriculum, co-curricular programs and personalized counseling prepare students for success in college and beyond.
All-girls (Catholic)
AP Courses: 30
Grades: 9-12
596 S 2nd St
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 294-1113
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Trinity Classical Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
AP Courses: 30
Grades: PK-K
5395 N F St
San Bernardino, CA 92407
(909) 882-6567
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
AP Courses: 29
Grades: K-12
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
AP Courses: 29
Grades: 7-12
3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
High Bluff Academy
High Bluff Academy Photo
(6)
AP Courses: 29
Grades: 9-12
5531 Cancha de Golf, Ste 202
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
AP Courses: 29
Grades: 6-12
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Francis Parker School
(2)
AP Courses: 28
Grades: PK-12
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
La Jolla Country Day School
La Jolla Country Day School Photo - LJCDS Library building and Design and Innovation Lab
(5)
AP Courses: 28
Grades: NS-12
9490 Genesee Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-3440
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
St. John Bosco
All-boys (Catholic)
AP Courses: 28
Grades: 9-12
13640 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Western Christian School
(Christian)
AP Courses: 28
Grades: K-8
3105 Padua Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 624-8291
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
AP Courses: 27
Grades: PK-12
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
AP Courses: 27
Grades: NS-12
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Saint Mary's High School
Saint Mary's High School Photo
(Catholic)
AP Courses: 27
Grades: 9-12
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3340
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
AP Courses: 27
Grades: 8-12
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Valley Christian High School
Valley Christian High School Photo - VCHS has its own observatory dome that supports our astronomy class and our astronomy club.
(Christian)
(1)
AP Courses: 27
Grades: 9-12
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2492
Rank: #29 - 3429. - 34.
Wisdom Mission School
Wisdom Mission School Photo
(Christian)
(2)
AP Courses: 27
Grades: PK-12
5851 Newman St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
Rank: #35 - 4035. - 40.
Brentwood School
Brentwood School Photo
(2)
AP Courses: 26
Grades: K-12
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the California average number of AP courses offered by private schools?
The California average number of AP courses by private schools is 15 for 2025.
What are the private schools with most AP courses offered in California?
The top ranked private schools in California include Fusion Academy Walnut Creek, The Bishop's School and The Branson School.
What is private high school and private elementary school offering the most AP courses in California?
The private high school offering the most AP courses in California is Fusion Academy Walnut Creek, with a value of 250. The private elementary school offering the most AP courses is Fusion Academy Walnut Creek, with a value of 250.

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