Odyssey School Photo - Odyssey School Every step takes us on a new adventure, to the oceans, to the mountains, to theater or classroom, and to the lessons to be learned there. Join us!

Top 3 Best California Private Schools Belonging to California Association for the Gifted (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools belonging to California Association for the Gifted serving 1,758 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to California Association for the Gifted in California include The Nueva Middle School, Mirman School, and Odyssey School.
The average acceptance rate is 49%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
20% of private schools belonging to California Association for the Gifted in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to California Association for the Gifted in California (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Mirman School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
16180 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2868
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
The Nueva Middle School
Special Program Emphasis
6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
Grades: PK-12
| 960 students
Odyssey School
Odyssey School Photo - Odyssey School Every step takes us on a new adventure, to the oceans, to the mountains, to theater or classroom, and to the lessons to be learned there. Join us!
(7)
201 Polhemus Rd
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 548-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Helios New School
Special Program Emphasis
597 Central Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 475-0017
Grades: K-8
| 150 students
Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
455 Palma Drive
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 751-1850
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students

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