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Best California Private Elementary Schools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 183 private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) serving 63,709 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California include Campbell Hall, Immaculate Heart Middle & High School, and Foothill Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $37,340, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,172.
24% of private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 183

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 183

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California (2026-27)

Campbell Hall Photo
Campbell Hall
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 1
Episcopal
4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Studio City, CA 91607
(818) 980-7280
(11)
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Clairbourn School Photo
Clairbourn School
Gr: NS-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(626) 286-3108
(18)
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Dunn School Photo
Dunn School
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 12
2555 West Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
(805) 688-6471
(5)
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Foothill Country Day School Photo
Foothill Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 12
1035 Harrison Ave
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 626-5681
(12)
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The Harker School Upper School Photo
The Harker School Upper School
Gr: K-12 | 798 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
500 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 345-9207
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Immaculate Heart Middle & High School Photo
Immaculate Heart Middle & High School
Gr: 6-12 | 612 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 14
All-girls (Catholic)
5515 Franklin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 461-3651
(4)
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Los Encinos School Photo
Los Encinos School
Gr: K-6 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
17100 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 990-1006
(2)
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Lycee Francais de San Francisco Photo
Lycee Francais de San Francisco
Gr: 6-12
Sports: 6
1201 Ortega Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 661-5232
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Oakwood School Photo
Oakwood School
Gr: K-12 | 822 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 46
11230 Moorpark Street/11600 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 732-3150
(5)
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Pacific Ridge School Photo
Pacific Ridge School
Gr: 6-12 | 695 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 47
6269 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 448-9820
(6)
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Phillips Brooks School Photo
Phillips Brooks School
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
(12)
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Prospect Sierra School Photo
Prospect Sierra School
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9018
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Sacramento Country Day School Photo
Sacramento Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 597 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
2636 Latham Drive
Sacramento, CA 95864
(916) 481-8811
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Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin Photo
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School - Tustin
Gr: NS-8 | 334 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
16791 E Main St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 542-4271
(19)
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St. Mary's School Photo
St. Mary's School
Gr: NS-8 | 702 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 35
Episcopal
7 Pursuit
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 448-9027
(2)
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Trinity School Photo
Trinity School
Gr: NS-5 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
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Westside Neighborhood School Photo
Westside Neighborhood School
Gr: NS-8 | 661 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
5340 Alla Road
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 574-8650
(10)
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York School Photo
York School
Gr: 8-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
9501 York Road
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 372-7338
(1)
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Almaden Country Day School Photo
Almaden Country Day School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA 95120
(408) 997-0424
(20)
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The Berkeley School Photo
The Berkeley School
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
(1)
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Echo Horizon School Photo
Echo Horizon School
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students
Sports: 4
3430 McManus Avenue
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 838-2442
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Julia Morgan School For Girls Photo
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
All-girls
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
(1)
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Lycee Francais de San Francisco Photo
Lycee Francais de San Francisco
Gr: NS-5
755 Ashbury Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5232
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Lycee Francais De San Francisco Photo
Lycee Francais De San Francisco
Gr: NS-12 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
610 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 661-5232
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St. Patricks Episcopal Day School Photo
St. Patricks Episcopal Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
Episcopal
1 Church Rd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 497-1416
(9)
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All Saints Day School Photo
All Saints Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 9
Episcopal
8060 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 624-9171
(21)
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Army and Navy Academy Photo
Army and Navy Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 18
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum
2605 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(888) 762-2338
(1)
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Barnhart School Photo
Barnhart School
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
240 W Colorado Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 446-5588
(8)
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Bentley School Photo
Bentley School
Gr: K-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101
(1)
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Berkeley Hall School Photo
Berkeley Hall School
Gr: NS-8 | 254 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
16000 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 476-6421
(10)
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Map of Berkwood Hedge School
Berkwood Hedge School
Gr: K-8 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
1809 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 883-6990
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The Bishop's School Photo
The Bishop's School
Gr: 6-12 | 800 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 18
Episcopal
7607 La Jolla Blvd
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 459-4021
(3)
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Black Pine Circle School Photo
Black Pine Circle School
Gr: K-8 | 291 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 24
2027 7th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-0876
(3)
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Blue Oak School Photo
Blue Oak School
Gr: K-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Alternative School
1436 Polk Street
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 261-4500
(1)
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The Brandeis School Of San Francisco Photo
The Brandeis School Of San Francisco
Gr: K-8 | 352 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Jewish
655 Brotherhood Way
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 406-1035
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California include Campbell Hall, Immaculate Heart Middle & High School, and Foothill Country Day School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) are located in California?
183 private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) are located in California.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $37,340, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,172.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California?
California private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) are approximately 39% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) are religiously affiliated in California?
24% of private elementary schools belonging to California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Jewish).
183
Private Schools
63,709
Students
$37,340
Avg. Tuition
39%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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