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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 179 alternative private schools serving 14,074 students in California.

The alternative private schools in California include Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills, Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo, and Fusion Academy Irvine.

The average tuition cost is $20,335, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,574.

33% of alternative private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 179
# Students Served: 14,074

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 179
# Students Served: 14,074

California Alternative Private School Trends

180

Private Schools

14,074

Students

$20,335

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

42%

Students of Color

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in California?

The alternative private schools in California include Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills, Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo, and Fusion Academy Irvine.

How many alternative private schools are located in California?

179 alternative private schools are located in California.

How much do alternative private schools cost in California?

The average tuition cost is $20,335, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,574.

How diverse are alternative private schools in California?

California alternative private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.

What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in California?

33% of alternative private schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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