For the 2023-24 school year, there are 82 blue ribbon private schools serving 33,134 students in California.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in California include Park Day School, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools and Mission Basilica School.
The average tuition cost is $16,239, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,522.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked California Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Students
Year
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
696 students
Year: 2010
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(714) 524-1350
635 students
Year: 1999
106 West Janss Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 495-6494
407 students
Year: 2013
22300 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
314 students
Year: n/a
Mission Basilica School![Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs]( "Mission Basilica School Photo - MBS has two technology labs")
(Catholic)
31641 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 234-1385
268 students
Year: 2009
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
562 students
Year: n/a
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
570 students
Year: 2012
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
students
Year: 2021
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace![Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.]( "Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo - Established in 1882 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, OLP has been educating the next generation of women leaders and innovators for more than 134 years.")
All-girls (Catholic)
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
748 students
Year: n/a
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
462 students
Year: 2003
California Crosspoint Academy![California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.]( "California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.")
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
408 students
Year: 2003, 2016
Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary![Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes.]( "Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo - Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School has UC approved classes that meet A-G requirements. The school offers 15 Honors classes as well as 7 AP classes.")
(Catholic)
329 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
339 students
Year: n/a
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
902 students
Year: 2017
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
153 students
Year: 2016
7500 Chaminade Avenue
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
1,272 students
Year: 1998
311 S Citrus St
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-7531
311 students
Year: 2003
195 B Brandon Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
315 students
Year: n/a
1801 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
319 students
Year: 2003
Concordia Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
16603 San Fernando Mission Blvd
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 368-0892
Granada Hills, CA 91344
(818) 368-0892
159 students
Year: n/a
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
276 students
Year: 2003
Holy Rosary School
(Catholic)
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
115 students
Year: n/a
11919 Oxnard Street
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
345 students
Year: 2004
Legacy Christian Academy![Legacy Christian Academy Photo]( "Legacy Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
27680 Dickason Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
391 students
Year: 2015
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
744 students
Year: 2007, 2020
641 S Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
272 students
Year: n/a
Our Savior's Lutheran School![Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo]( "Our Savior's Lutheran School Photo")
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
200 Avenida San Pablo
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 492-6165
89 students
Year: 2004
19692 Lexington Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
576 students
Year: 2001
Peninsula Adventist School![Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!]( "Peninsula Adventist School Photo - We host a Spring Fling every year where board members, church members, parents, and community members come together for a day of food, fun, and games for the kids!")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1025 Mescal St
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-5578
17 students
Year: n/a
1055 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
499 students
Year: 2010
The Principled Academy![The Principled Academy Photo - Older students are all paired up with younger students as 'Reading Buddies,' a way to support older students develop caring and kind heart.]( "The Principled Academy Photo - Older students are all paired up with younger students as 'Reading Buddies,' a way to support older students develop caring and kind heart.")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2305-A Washington Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-6400
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-6400
134 students
Year: 2003
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in California include Park Day School, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools and Mission Basilica School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in California?
82 blue ribbon private schools are located in California.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $16,239, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,522.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in California?
California blue ribbon private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
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