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Best California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to California Association for the Gifted (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to California Association for the Gifted serving 1,613 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top-ranked private elementary 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 24%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to California Association for the Gifted in California (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mirman School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
16180 Mulholland Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-2868
Gr: K-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7
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
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
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Helios New School
Special Program Emphasis
597 Central Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
(408) 475-0017
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed

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