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Best California All-Girls Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 all-girls private elementary schools serving 4,775 students in California.
The top-ranked all-girls private elementary schools in California include Castilleja School, Westridge School, and Marlborough School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
20% of all-girls private elementary schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked California All-Girls Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immaculate Heart Middle & High School
Immaculate Heart Middle & High School Photo - Immaculate Heart Middle & High School students engage on campus.
All-girls (Catholic)
(4)
5515 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-3651
Gr: 6-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Westridge School
Westridge School Photo - Westridge is more than a school. It's a community where academic achievement goes hand in hand with becoming imaginative, independent thinkers - where students discover themselves and the world around them - where they learn what it means to make a difference.
All-girls
(4)
324 Madeline Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 799-1153
Gr: 4-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 48 Tuition listed
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Julia Morgan School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(1)
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Archer School For Girls
All-girls
(3)
11725 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 873-7020
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bais Chaya Mushka
All-girls (Jewish)
9051 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 859-8840
Gr: K-8 | 350 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
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
The Hamlin School
All-girls
2120 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 922-0300
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hamlin School
All-girls
2120 Broadway St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 674-5428
Gr: K-8 | 435 students
7070 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 751-0177
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marlborough School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
250 S Rossmore Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 935-1147
Gr: 7-12 | 558 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Aviva High School
All-girls | Special Education School
7120 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-0550
Gr: 8-12 | 50 students
The Girls' Middle School
All-girls | Alternative School
(7)
3400 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 968-8338
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Grace Nativity School
All-girls (Catholic)
310 Edwards Ave
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 993-1293
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students
Rosemary School
All-girls | Special Education School
36 S Kinneloa Avenue Suite 110
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 844-3033
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sisu Academy
All-girls
2801 B St # 586
San Diego, CA 92102
(619) 630-0610
Gr: 8-10 | 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked all-girls private elementary schools in California?
The top-ranked all-girls private elementary schools in California include Castilleja School, Westridge School, and Marlborough School.
How many all-girls private elementary schools are located in California?
15 all-girls private elementary schools are located in California.
How diverse are all-girls private elementary schools in California?
California all-girls private elementary schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of all-girls private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in California?
20% of all-girls private elementary schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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