The average private high school in California offers 15 AP courses (2025).
The private high 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: 42
California Private High 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. 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
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
Rank: #22.
AP Courses: 131
Grades: 9-12
39 Fernhill Avenue
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Ross, CA 94957
(415) 454-3612
Rank: #33.
South Bay Christian Academy![South Bay Christian Academy Photo - Students from the Primary class on a "dress up" day during Spirit Week 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
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 585-0600
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
AP Courses: 42
Grades: 9-12
1130 Winton Dr
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 288-8100
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Moreau Catholic High School![Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus. Moreau Catholic High School Photo - Front of campus.]()

(Catholic)
AP Courses: 42
Grades: 9-12
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Rank: #66.
AP Courses: 40
Grades: 9-12
4026 Maher St
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-0950
Napa, CA 94558
(707) 255-0950
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
AP Courses: 37
Grades: K-12
548 Market Street, No 41193
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 938-4934
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 938-4934
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
AP Courses: 37
Grades: 9-12
2392 North Rodeo Gulch Road
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 462-5655
Rank: #99.
AP Courses: 36
Grades: PK-12
6363 Tassajara Rd.
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 846-9400
Rank: #1010.
AP Courses: 35
Grades: 7-12
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Rank: #1111.
AP Courses: 33
Grades: PK-12
11255 Central Ave.
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 999-0025
Ontario, CA 91762
(909) 999-0025
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
AP Courses: 31
Grades: K-11
2380 Fullerton Ave
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 278-3199
Corona, CA 92881
(951) 278-3199
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Headlands Preparatory School![Headlands Preparatory School Photo Headlands Preparatory School Photo]()

Alternative School
AP Courses: 31
Grades: 6-12
1050 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 944-2254
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
AP Courses: 31
Grades: NS-12
1600 E Francisquito Avenue
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 919-2000
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
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)
AP Courses: 30
Grades: 9-12
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
AP Courses: 30
Grades: 9-12
675 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Greenbrae, CA 94904
(415) 464-3860
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
AP Courses: 30
Grades: 9-12
500 Bellefontaine St
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-9121
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
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. 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
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 294-1113
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
AP Courses: 29
Grades: K-12
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 249-2510
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
AP Courses: 29
Grades: 7-12
3700 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-6692
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
AP Courses: 29
Grades: 9-12
5531 Cancha de Golf, Ste 202
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(858) 509-9101
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
AP Courses: 29
Grades: 6-12
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
AP Courses: 28
Grades: PK-12
6501 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 569-7900
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
St. John Bosco
All-boys (Catholic)
AP Courses: 28
Grades: 9-12
13640 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562) 920-1734
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
AP Courses: 27
Grades: PK-12
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
San Jose, CA 95126
(669) 766-1001
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
AP Courses: 27
Grades: NS-12
3261 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 836-3464
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
Saint Mary's High School![Saint Mary's High School Photo Saint Mary's High School Photo]()

(Catholic)
AP Courses: 27
Grades: 9-12
5648 N. El Dorado St.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3340
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-3340
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
AP Courses: 27
Grades: 8-12
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
AP Courses: 27
Grades: 9-12
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2492
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2492
Rank: #25 - 3025. - 30.
AP Courses: 27
Grades: PK-12
5851 Newman St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-1900
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
AP Courses: 26
Grades: K-12
100 South Barrington Place
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 889-2657
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
AP Courses: 26
Grades: K-12
26800 Academy Drive
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(310) 377-1543
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
AP Courses: 26
Grades: 9-12
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
AP Courses: 26
Grades: 9-12
2280 Damien Avenue
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 596-1946
La Verne, CA 91750
(909) 596-1946
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
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
AP Courses: 26
Grades: 5-12
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average number of AP courses offered by private high schools?
The California average number of AP courses by private high schools is 15 for 2025.
What are the private high schools with most AP courses offered in California?
The top ranked private high schools in California include Fusion Academy Walnut Creek, The Branson School and South Bay Christian Academy.
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