Best California Private Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 3,676 private schools serving 647,303 students in California.
The average private school tuition is $14,893 for elementary schools and $21,261 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in California include High Bluff Academy, Sage Hill School and San Domenico School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 48% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked California Private Schools by County (2022)
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