Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.

Best Burlingame Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,700 students in Burlingame, CA (there are 14 public schools, serving 6,321 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in Burlingame, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Burlingame, CA include St. Catherine Of Siena School, Our Lady Of Angels School, and The Nueva Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
27% of private schools in Burlingame, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Burlingame Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs Photo
400 Uplands Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-4175
Gr: 6-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Lydian Academy
Lydian Academy Photo - Cole in the hallway of 205 Park Road.
Special Program Emphasis
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3631
Gr: 9-12 | 387 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Gr: PK-12 | 960 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Angels School
(Catholic)
1328 Cabrillo Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-9200
Gr: K-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2
St. Catherine Of Siena School
(Catholic)
(1)
1300 Bayswater Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-7176
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Tuition listed
American Advanced Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1430 Palm Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 343-3088
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
The Avalon Academy
Special Education School
818 Mahler Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9133
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
The Bridge School
Special Education School
545 Eucalyptus Ave.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 696-7295
Gr: PK-4 | 10 students
Genius Learning
Daycare / Preschool
700 Peninsula Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 666-7726
Gr: K | 58 students
La Petite Montessori School Llc
Montessori School
1450 Tartan Trail Rd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 401-7789
Gr: PK-K | 15 students

Overview

This Town (Burlingame)
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,700 Students
665,599 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
51%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
353 Teachers
55,539 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
59%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
25 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1530
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
34
(Out of 36)
27

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,002
$18,164
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$31,700
$8,934
Average Acceptance Rate
55%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.74
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
520 Students
72,119 Students
% Asian Students
19%
11%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
104,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
16%
# Black Students
26 Students
30,286 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,254 Students
236,085 Students
% White Students
47%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,500 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
682 Students
189,126 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Burlingame, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Burlingame, CA include St. Catherine Of Siena School, Our Lady Of Angels School, and The Nueva Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Burlingame?
11 private schools are located in Burlingame.
How diverse are private schools in Burlingame?
Burlingame private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Burlingame go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Burlingame are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burlingame?
27% of private schools in Burlingame are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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