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Best California All-Girls Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 56 all-girls private schools serving 15,448 students in California.

The all-girls private schools in California include Immaculate Heart Middle & High School, Castilleja School, and Mayfield Senior School.

The average tuition cost is $27,148, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.

68% of all-girls private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 56
# Students Served: 15,448

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 56
# Students Served: 15,448

California All-Girls Private School Trends

Private Schools

15,448

Students

$27,148

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

57%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in California?

The all-girls private schools in California include Immaculate Heart Middle & High School, Castilleja School, and Mayfield Senior School.

How many all-girls private schools are located in California?

56 all-girls private schools are located in California.

How much do all-girls private schools cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $27,148, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.

How diverse are all-girls private schools in California?

California all-girls private schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.

What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in California?

68% of all-girls private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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