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Best California Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 54 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 11,007 students in California. You can also find more schools membership associations in California.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in California include Elite Open School, Laurel Springs School, and Fairmont Preparatory Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,212, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
17% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 54

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in California (2026-27)

California Crosspoint Academy Photo
California Crosspoint Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 30
Christian
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
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Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo Photo
Fusion Academy Aliso Viejo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
120 Vantis Dr, Suite 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Irvine Photo
Fusion Academy Irvine
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
17875 Von Karman, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92614
(877) 673-8893
(3)
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Fusion Academy Marin Photo
Fusion Academy Marin
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1600 Los Gamos Drive Lobby D, Suite 380
San Rafael, CA 94903
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Walnut Creek Photo
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
3003 Oak Road, Suite 150
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(877) 673-8893
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Laurel Springs School Photo
Laurel Springs School
Gr: K-12 | 3,080 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 41
302 El Paseo Road
Ojai, CA 93023
(866) 702-4777
(6)
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Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills Photo
Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 240
Orange, CA 92865
(877) 673-8893
(4)
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Fusion Academy Berkeley Photo
Fusion Academy Berkeley
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
811 University Ave, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Fusion Academy Cupertino Photo
Fusion Academy Cupertino
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 3
19638 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 230
Cupertino, CA 95014
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Huntington Beach Photo
Fusion Academy Huntington Beach
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 11
7711 Center Avenue, Suite 120
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(877) 673-8893
(2)
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Fusion Academy Los Angeles
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Los Gatos Photo
Fusion Academy Los Gatos
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
50 University Ave., Suite A300
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(877) 673-8893
(1)
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Fusion Academy Miracle Mile Photo
Fusion Academy Miracle Mile
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Promenade One
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Mission Viejo Photo
Fusion Academy Mission Viejo
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
23456 Madero, Suite 140
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Palo Alto
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Photo
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
550 Deep Valley Dr. Suite 250
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Pasadena Photo
Fusion Academy Pasadena
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
825 Colorado Blvd., Suite 118
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown Photo
Fusion Academy Pasadena Downtown
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
35 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 160
Pasadena, CA 91101
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy Pleasanton
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
4301 Hacienda Drive, Ste. 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(877) 673-8893
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Fusion Academy San Diego Photo
Fusion Academy San Diego
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
5060 Shoreham Place, Suite 130
San Diego, CA 92122
(877) 673-8893
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in California?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in California include Elite Open School, Laurel Springs School, and Fairmont Preparatory Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in California?
54 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in California.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in California?
The average tuition cost is $16,212, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $18,350.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in California?
California private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 45% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in California?
17% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in California are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).
54
Private Schools
11,007
Students
$16,212
Avg. Tuition
45%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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