Compass High School Photo

Best Belmont Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,587 students in Belmont, CA (there are 6 public schools, serving 5,336 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Belmont, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Belmont, CA include Notre Dame High School, Immaculate Heart Of Mary School, and Belmont Oaks Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in Belmont, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Belmont Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Belmont Oaks Academy
Belmont Oaks Academy Photo - A string quartet performs for elementary students on the porch of the lower elementary building.
2200 Carlmont Dr
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-6175
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
(1)
1000 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-4265
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Notre Dame High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1540 Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 595-1913
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Charles Armstrong School
Charles Armstrong School Photo
Special Education School
1405 Solana Drive
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 592-7570
Gr: 2-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Compass High School
Compass High School Photo
Special Education School
1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 437-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Gloria Dei Lutheran Continuation School
Gloria Dei Lutheran Continuation School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(4)
2600 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 593-3361
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Elementary School
(Catholic)
1200 Notre Dame Ave
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 591-2209
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Serendipity School
(1)
2820 Ponce Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 596-9100
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Belmont)
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,587 Students
664,998 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
157 Teachers
55,534 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
46%
59%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,305
$18,177
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$34.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
12 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
275 Students
72,089 Students
% Asian Students
17%
11%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
104,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
16%
# Black Students
15 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
734 Students
236,055 Students
% White Students
46%
37%
# 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
189,135 Students
% of Others Students
29%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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 Notre Dame High School, Immaculate Heart Of Mary School, and Belmont Oaks Academy.
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 51%.
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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