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For the 2021 school year, there are 21 top blue ribbon private high schools in California, serving 13,099 students.
These 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 California Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2021)

  • School Location Students Year
  • 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.
    (Christian)
     25500 Industrial Blvd
    Hayward, CA 94545
    (510) 995-5333
    333 students
    Year: 2003, 2016
  • Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
    Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Photo - Since 1973, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools has been dedicated to providing a high standard of college preparatory education, set within the framework of Christian instruction and example. We desire to prepare students to be the Christian leaders of tomorrow. Our staff is committed to partnering with an extremely supportive school community to offer a truly unique educational experience.
    (Christian)
    (8)
     32032 Del Obispo St
    San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
    (949) 493-5683
    599 students
    Year: 2010
  • Louisville High School
    Louisville High School Photo - A school for four years, a family for life.
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (18)
     22300 Mulholland Dr
    Woodland Hills, CA 91364
    (818) 346-8812
    329 students
    Year: n/a
  • Orange County Christian School
    Orange County Christian School Photo - OCCS Campus
    (Church of Christ)
    (1)
     641 S Western Avenue
    Anaheim, CA 92804
    (714) 821-6227
    272 students
    Year: n/a
  • 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.
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     4860 Oregon Street
    San Diego, CA 92116
    (619) 297-2266
    748 students
    Year: n/a
  • 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.
    (Roman Catholic)
     329 N Garfield Ave
    Montebello, CA 90640
    (323) 887-2066
    379 students
    Year: n/a
  • Capital Christian School
    Capital Christian School Photo
    (Assembly of God)
    (2)
     9470 Micron Avenue
    Sacramento, CA 95827
    (916) 856-5600
    1,081 students
    Year: 2017
  • Chaminade College Preparatory High School
    Chaminade College Preparatory High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     7500 Chaminade Avenue
    Canoga Park, CA 91304
    (818) 347-8300
    1,275 students
    Year: 1998
  • Excelsior Academy
    Special Education School
     7200 Parkway Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942
    (619) 583-6762
    58 students
    Year: n/a
  • Hebrew Academy
    Hebrew Academy Photo
    (Jewish)
    (3)
     14401 Willow Lane
    Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    (714) 898-0051
    260 students
    Year: 2003
  • La Reina High School
    La Reina High School Photo - Performing Arts
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (8)
     106 West Janss Road
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
    (805) 495-6494
    407 students
    Year: 2013
  • The Laureate School
    The Laureate School Photo - Our Life Lab Garden
    (Christian)
    (6)
     880 Laureate Ln
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    (805) 544-2141
    165 students
    Year: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
  • North Hills Prep School
    Special Education School
     9433 Sepulveda Blvd
    North Hills, CA 91343
    (818) 894-8388
    3 students
    Year: 2003
  • The Nueva School
    Special Program Emphasis
     6565 Skyline Blvd
    Burlingame, CA 94010
    (650) 350-4528
    889 students
    Year: 2010
  • Ramona Convent Secondary School
    Ramona Convent Secondary School Photo - Our 19+ acre campus is more like a college than a high school. Expansive facilities support a broad and engaging curriculum.
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
    (1)
     1701 W Ramona Road
    Alhambra, CA 91803
    (626) 282-4151
    284 students
    Year: n/a
  • St. Joseph High School
    St. Joseph High School Photo
    All-girls (Roman Catholic)
     5825 Woodruff Ave
    Lakewood, CA 90713
    (562) 925-5073
    565 students
    Year: 2002
  • San Diego Jewish Academy
    San Diego Jewish Academy Photo - San Diego Jewish Academy student volunteers in Oklahoma - June 2013
    (Jewish)
    (2)
     11860 Carmel Creek Road
    San Diego, CA 92130
    (858) 704-3717
    573 students
    Year: 2018
  • Santa Fe Christian Schools
    Santa Fe Christian Schools Photo - Santa Fe Christian holds weekly chapels which include student led worship, guest bands and speakers, and prayer time.
    (Christian)
    (14)
     838 Academy Drive
    Solana Beach, CA 92075
    (858) 755-8900
    1,051 students
    Year: 2011, 2015, 2017
  • TVT Community Day School
    TVT Community Day School Photo - Welcome to TVT's state-of-the-art campus featuring grade-level "villages," ample space, and 21st Century technology.
    Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
    (6)
     5 Federation Way
    Irvine, CA 92603
    (949) 509-9500
    697 students
    Year: n/a
  • Valley Christian High School
    Valley Christian High School Photo - VCHS has its own observatory dome that supports our astronomy class and our astronomy club.
    (Christian)
    (1)
     100 Skyway Drive
    San Jose, CA 95111
    (408) 513-2400
    2,799 students
    Year: 2013
  • Victor Valley Christian Schools
    (Assembly of God)
    (1)
     15260 Nisqualli Rd
    Victorville, CA 92395
    (760) 241-8827
    332 students
    Year: n/a
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