California Blue Ribbon Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 blue ribbon private high schools serving 17,432 students in California.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in California include Ramona Convent Secondary School, The Nueva Middle School, and Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace.
The average tuition cost is $23,606, which is lower than the California private high school average tuition cost of $23,667.
85% of blue ribbon private high schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26
  • # Students Served: 17,432

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26
  • # Students Served: 17,432

Top Ranked California Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026-27)

California Crosspoint Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 30
Blue Ribbon year: 2003, 2016
Christian
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 710 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
32032 Del Obispo St
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-5683
(17)
Louisville High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-girls (Catholic)
22300 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 346-8812
(19)
Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 33
All-girls (Catholic)
4860 Oregon Street
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 297-2266
Cantwell-Sacred Heart Of Mary Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
329 N Garfield Ave
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 887-2066
Capital Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 852 students
Sports: 12
Blue Ribbon year: 2017
Assembly of God
9470 Micron Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 856-5611
(2)
Chaminade College Preparatory-High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,272 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 18
Blue Ribbon year: 1998
Catholic
7500 Chaminade Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91304
(818) 347-8300
Crean Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 21
Blue Ribbon year: 2023
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
12500 Sand Canyon Ave.
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 387-1199
Fairmont San Juan Capistrano Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 14
26333 Oso Rd
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 443-4050
(3)
Hebrew Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Blue Ribbon year: 2003
Jewish
14401 Willow Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 898-0051
(3)
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 9
Blue Ribbon year: 2015
Christian
27680 Dickason Dr
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-7377
(1)
Moreau Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 787 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
27170 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 881-4300
Map of The Nueva Middle School
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2010
Specialized Curriculum
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Orange County Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students
Sports: 3
Christian
641 S Western Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 821-6227
(1)
Orange Lutheran High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,534 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 23
Blue Ribbon year: 2025
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2222 N. Santiago Blvd.
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 998-5151
(2)
Ramona Convent Secondary School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 28
All-girls (Catholic)
1701 W Ramona Road
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 282-4151
(1)
Rosary Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 465 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-girls (Catholic)
1340 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831
(714) 879-6302
Sage Hill School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 743 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2026
20402 Newport Coast Drive
Newport Coast, CA 92657
(949) 219-0100
(3)
St. Joseph High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 39
Blue Ribbon year: 2002
All-girls (Catholic)
5825 Woodruff Ave
Lakewood, CA 90713
(562) 925-5073
San Diego Jewish Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 646 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 2018
Jewish
11860 Carmel Creek Road
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 704-3700
(2)
Santa Fe Christian Schools Photo
Gr: K-12 | 1,098 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
838 Academy Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
(858) 755-8900
(14)
TVT Community Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 845 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Jewish
5 Federation Way
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 509-9500
(7)
Valley Christian High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,947 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 51
Blue Ribbon year: 2013
Christian
100 Skyway Drive
San Jose, CA 95111
(408) 513-2492
(1)
Map of Victor Valley Christian Schools
Gr: K-12 | 305 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Pentecostal
15260 Nisqualli Rd
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-8827
(1)
Map of Calvary Road Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
319 W Olive Ave
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 358-4070
SAGE Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 14
Alternative School
1 W Campbell Ave (Building J)
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 898-8627
(3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in California?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in California include Ramona Convent Secondary School, The Nueva Middle School, and Academy Of Our Lady Of Peace.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in California?
26 blue ribbon private high schools are located in California.
How much do blue ribbon private high schools cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $23,606, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $23,667.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in California?
California blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in California?
85% of blue ribbon private high schools in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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