For the 2025-26 school year, there are 70 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 26,349 students in California.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in California include The Nueva Middle School, California Crosspoint Academy, and Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
The average tuition cost is $16,974, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,361.
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 Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 30 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Oak Private School![Heritage Oak Private School Photo]( "Heritage Oak Private School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
16971 Imperial Hwy
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(425) 386-7853
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
(425) 386-7853
Gr: PK-8 | 635 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 265 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition listed
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
32451 Bear Brand Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 276-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 534 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26300 Via Escolar
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
(949) 364-4407
Gr: NS-8 | 570 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 998-2860
Gr: NS-8 Blue Ribbon year: 2021
5000B Granite Creek Rd
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
(831) 438-0100
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition listed
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students Sports: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition listed
6901 N Maple Avenue #7
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 323-0126
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2016 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
438 San Vicente Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 451-1332
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 451-1332
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
195 B Brandon Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 685-1109
Gr: K-8 | 319 students Tuition listed
1801 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
Gr: K-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Rosary Catholic School
(Catholic)
505 California Street
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Woodland, CA 95695
(530) 662-3494
Gr: PK-8 | 121 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
11919 Oxnard Street
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-5434
Gr: NS-8 | 357 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
27680 Dickason Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
Gr: K-12 | 445 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2015 Tuition listed
305 Montford Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-8408
Gr: NS-8 | 294 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
300 Fischer Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 437-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 744 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2007, 2020 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24701 San Doval Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 465-1950
Gr: K-8 | 509 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
1 Truman St
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 281-0054
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
641 S Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
19692 Lexington Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1224
Gr: PK-8 | 584 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Blue Ribbon year: 2001 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
(408) 394-5578
Seaside, CA 93955
(408) 394-5578
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1055 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 652-2002
Gr: NS-8 | 499 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13200 Red Hill Avenue
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 544-3132
Gr: K-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 19 students Blue Ribbon year: 2020 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
43775 Deep Canyon Rd
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 636-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 5 Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition listed
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
Gr: 7-12 | 562 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
16377 Bradbury Ln
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 846-2427
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 846-2427
Gr: K-8 | 594 students Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition listed
St. Cecilia School
(Catholic)
660 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-8400
Gr: K-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2006 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Edward The Confessor Parish School![St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo]( "St. Edward The Confessor Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
33866 Calle La Primavera
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-1241
Gr: PK-8 | 905 students Avg. class size: 26 students Sports: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2005 Tuition listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in California include The Nueva Middle School, California Crosspoint Academy, and Capistrano Valley Christian Schools.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in California?
70 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in California.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $16,974, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,361.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in California?
California blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
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