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Belmont Oaks Academy
Gloria Dei Lutheran Continuation School
Charles Armstrong School

Belmont Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,587 students in Belmont, CA, 23% of all K-12 students in Belmont, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Belmont, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,587
  • Average Tuition: $25,305
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Belmont, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,587
  • Average Tuition: $25,305
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Belmont, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Belmont Private Schools (2026-27)

Belmont Oaks Academy Photo
Belmont Oaks Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
2200 Carlmont Dr
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-6175
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Map of Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1000 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-4265
(1)
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Map of Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
All-girls (Catholic)
1540 Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-1913
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Charles Armstrong School Photo
Charles Armstrong School
Gr: 2-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
1405 Solana Drive
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 592-7570
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Compass High School Photo
Compass High School
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 437-2100
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Continuation School Photo
Gloria Dei Lutheran Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2600 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-3361
(4)
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Map of Notre Dame Elementary School
Notre Dame Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1200 Notre Dame Ave
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 591-2209
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Map of Serendipity School
Serendipity School
Gr: K-5 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 7
2820 Ponce Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 596-9100
(1)
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Belmont, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
1,587
Students
-14.7% (-273 students) 10-yr
$25,305
Avg. Tuition
+37.3% (+$6,871) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-22.2% (-4 students) 10-yr
36%
Students of Color
-7.7% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Belmont)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,911 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearBelmont, CA Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20228
20217
20207
20197
20187
20177
20167
20158
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# Students
1,587 Students
659,573 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025198180179
2024198175172
2023219181174
2022205189185
2021230185180
2020221179171
2019229179175
2018263173172
2017254179180
2016254173178
2015233162167
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% Students of Color
36%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202536%51%34%
202436%51%34%
202336%50%33%
202233%48%33%
202133%48%32%
202032%48%32%
201927%48%31%
201828%47%31%
201739%50%32%
201639%49%32%
201539%49%32%
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0.68
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.680.740.65
20240.680.740.65
20230.630.740.65
20220.620.730.64
20210.620.730.64
20200.610.730.64
20190.550.730.63
20180.610.730.63
20170.620.720.61
20160.620.720.61
20150.620.720.61
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# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
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# Asian Students
275 Students
71,836 Students
% Asian Students
17%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202517%11%5%
202417%11%5%
202314%11%5%
202214%10%4%
202114%10%4%
202015%10%4%
201912%10%4%
201810%10%4%
201712%10%4%
201612%10%4%
201511%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
83 Students
104,429 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20255%16%9%
20245%16%9%
202310%16%9%
20229%16%8%
20219%16%9%
20209%16%9%
20199%16%8%
20188%17%8%
20177%17%8%
20167%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%5%8%
20191%4%7%
20181%4%7%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
734 Students
235,809 Students
% White Students
46%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%37%52%
202446%37%52%
202355%38%52%
202257%40%54%
202157%40%54%
202059%40%54%
201964%41%56%
201856%41%56%
201755%43%58%
201655%43%58%
201555%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
457 Students
188,502 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202529%29%26%
202429%29%26%
202320%28%25%
202218%28%25%
202118%27%25%
202015%27%24%
201914%26%24%
201825%26%23%
201725%24%22%
201625%24%22%
201526%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
157 Teachers
55,645 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201712:113:112:1
201612:113:112:1
201512:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%59%55%
202446%58%54%
202346%58%54%
202248%59%54%
202148%59%54%
202048%58%54%
201948%58%53%
201848%58%53%
201745%58%53%
201645%57%52%
201545%57%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025141715
2024141715
2023141715
2022141715
2021171715
2020171715
2019171715
2018171715
2017181715
2016181715
2015181715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,305
$18,344

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$25,305$18,076$15,012
2024$20,178$17,195$13,254
2023$20,178$16,660$12,626
2022$19,838$15,979$12,187
2021$12,873$15,298$11,800
2020$18,726$14,748$11,512
2019$18,446$14,369$11,293
2018$21,257$13,813$11,017
2017$19,448$13,422$10,708
2016$20,431$12,852$10,356
2015$18,434$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%29%34%
202415%29%34%
202315%29%34%
202218%28%33%
202110%28%33%
202010%28%32%
201910%27%31%
201810%27%30%
201710%27%30%
201610%26%29%
201510%25%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.25 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearBelmont, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202599%80%81%
2024100%84%85%
2023100%84%85%
2022100%84%85%
2021100%84%85%
2020100%84%85%
2019100%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Belmont, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Belmont, CA include Belmont Oaks Academy, Notre Dame High School, and Immaculate Heart Of Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Belmont?
8 private schools are located in Belmont.
How diverse are private schools in Belmont?
Belmont private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Belmont go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Belmont are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Belmont?
50% of private schools in Belmont are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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